Henry VIII, Half-Sovereign, Southwark

Henry VIII (1509-47), gold Half-Sovereign, third coinage (1544-47), Southwark Mint, mint mark E below shield on reverse, facing crowned robed figure of King on ornate throne, rose below, 8 type Latin legend with Roman lettering and beaded border surrounding, initial mark S both sides, S HENRIC; 8; D; G; AGL; ++ FRANCI ;Z; HIB; REX, slipped trefoil stops both sides, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, with lion and dragon supporters, E below, HR on banner below, Latin legend with Gothic lettering and beaded border surrounding, S Ihs; AVTE; TRAnSIEnS; PER; mED; ILLOR; IBAT' weight 6.24g (Schneider 621; N.1828; S.2297). Weakly struck on King's legs and corresponding part of reverse, once cleaned with a good portrait of the upper part of the King, very fine.