Henry VIII (1509-47). Gold Half-Sovereign, third coinage (1544-47), Tower Mint, initial mark pellet in annulet both sides, facing crowned robed figure of King on ornate throne, rose below, 8 type Latin legend with Roman lettering and beaded border surrounding, initial mark pellet in annulet both sides, HENRIC; '8; D; G; AGL; ‘’ FRANC;Z; HIB; REX', slipped trefoil stops, Rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, with lion and dragon supporters, HR on banner below, Latin legend with Roman lettering and beaded border surrounding, IHS; AVTEM; TRNSIEN; PER; MED; ILLOR; IBAT (cf.Schneider 617; N.1827; S.2295; Fr.167). A little double struck on a broad flan, toned, graded and slabbed by NGC as AU50, the second finest of four pieces currently graded, only one finer piece graded by PCGS. Estimate Value $8,000 - UP
Ex Spink Coin Auction, 2nd December 2013, lot 573.
NGC certification 4862402-006. The Latin legends translate to on obverse "Henry the Eighth by the Grace of God, King of England, France and Ireland" continuing on the reverse as "But Jesus, passing through the midst of them, went His way" taken from the Bible.