13 Dec 2012
10:00 EST
New York
Property of a Gentleman: An Important Collection of English Coins
Back to auction 20086
Property of a Gentleman: An Important Collection of English Coins
Back to auction 20086
Henry VIII, 1509-1547, Gold Half Sovereign (1547-51)
S-2391, 6 grams, 30mm. Posthumous coinage, (undated 1547-51), Tower (arrow) mintmarks on both sides, King with youthful portrait and scepter seated facing on throne, HENRIC. 8.D.G. AGL FRANC.Z.HIB.REX., reverse: crowned shield with lion and dragon supporters. Some lightness of strike at centers, pleasing, soft green-gold color overall. No marks worthy of singular note, save for a single tiny thin scratch in the lower left reverse field. Good Very Fine
Sold for
US$ 3,276
inc. premium
Category: Coins / Coins and Banknotes
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