Henry VIII half sovereign, third coinage 1544 - 7, Tower mint:
Obv: hEnRIC 8 D G AGL FRANCIE Z hIB REX - Henry VIII by the grace of God King of England France and Ireland. King on throne holding an orb and sceptre, Tudor rose below.
Rev: IhS AVTEm TRAnSIEnSIENS PER mEDI ILLOR IBAT - But Jesus passing through the midst of them went His way. Crowned shield with lion and dragon supporters, HR monogram below.
Weight: 6.01 grams.
S 2294
An attractive coin with a superb portrait.

Sold July 2015