Henry VIII Half-Sovereign, posthumous issue under Edward VI, AU53 *RICH D BAGG

*RICH D BAGG

98g (DISH S7 R3

+BRID ON HÆSTING: weight 1

more finely engraved robe with extra fold at leg level

Henry VIII Half-Sovereign, posthumous issue under Edward VI, AU53 *RICH D BAGGHenry VIII (1509 47), gold Half Sovereign, posthumous issue under Edward VI (1547 51), Southwark Mint, facing crowned robed figure of young boy King on ornate throne, holding orb and sceptre, rose below, Latin legend in name of Henry VIII, with Roman lettering and beaded border surrounding, lozenge stops, initial mark E both sides, E. HENRIC' 8. DEI; GRA' AGL'. FRANC. Z. HIB. REX:, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, with lion and dragon