† British Coins. Henry VIII , third coinage (1544-1547), half sovereign, Tower mint, mm. pellet in annulet, king enthroned facing, holding orb and sceptre, rose below, rev. crowned shield of arms with lion and griffin supporters, wt. 5.08gms. (S.2294; N.1827), slight striking crack by king’s hand, some weakness, otherwise fine £500-550
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