Henry VIII Posthumous Halfgroat London small cross pommee in each

small cross pommee in each angle

LENT - MAR / COS

crowns over lions in angles

reverse Britannia accompanied by Religion and Liberty grasps the hand of William

otherwise a bold extremely fine with a pleasing facial portrait

Henry VIII Posthumous Halfgroat London small cross pommee in eachHenry VIII (1509 47), posthumous issue under Edward VI, silver Halfgroat, Tower Mint, right facing crowned bust in ruff, beaded circle and Latin legend surrounding, initial mark lis (1544 47) obverse only, Roman lettering and lozenge stops both sides, HENRIC'. 8: D'. G'. AG'. FR'. Z. H'. REX, rev. long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, beaded circles and legend surrounding, POSVI DEV' AD IVTOR E'. MEV., weight 1. 15g (Stewartby page 528;