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Henry VIII debased issue Half-Sovereign, mm pellet in annulet, Tower Mint

Henry VIII debased issue Half-Sovereign, mm pellet in annulet, Tower Mint

Henry VIII (1509-47),gold Half-Sovereign, third coinage (1544-47), Tower I and II Mint, type IIb, debased 20 carat gold, facing crowned robed figure of King on ornate throne, rose below, 8 type Latin legend with Gothic lettering and beaded border surrounding, hEnRIC; '8; D; G; AGL; ++ FRAnCI;Z; hIBER; REX', slipped trefoil stops, annulet on inner circle at X,initial mark pellet in annulet both sides, rev.crowned quartered shield of arms, with lion and dragon supporters, HR on banner below, Latin legend with Gothic lettering and beaded border surrounding, IhS; AVTE; TRAnSIEnS; PER; mEDIV; ILLOR; IBAT, weight 6.02g (SCH 619; N.1827; S.2295).Weakly struck in parts on an undulating flan, toned with surface marks, fine.

$402.02

Original: $1,340.07

-70%
Henry VIII debased issue Half-Sovereign, mm pellet in annulet, Tower Mint

$1,340.07

$402.02

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Henry VIII (1509-47),gold Half-Sovereign, third coinage (1544-47), Tower I and II Mint, type IIb, debased 20 carat gold, facing crowned robed figure of King on ornate throne, rose below, 8 type Latin legend with Gothic lettering and beaded border surrounding, hEnRIC; '8; D; G; AGL; ++ FRAnCI;Z; hIBER; REX', slipped trefoil stops, annulet on inner circle at X,initial mark pellet in annulet both sides, rev.crowned quartered shield of arms, with lion and dragon supporters, HR on banner below, Latin legend with Gothic lettering and beaded border surrounding, IhS; AVTE; TRAnSIEnS; PER; mEDIV; ILLOR; IBAT, weight 6.02g (SCH 619; N.1827; S.2295).Weakly struck in parts on an undulating flan, toned with surface marks, fine.