Lot 1361
Henry VIII (1509-1547), Gold Halfcrown, undated. 1,53 g. Posthumous issue (1547-1551). Crowned rose, h to left, R to right, initial mark pellet in annulet both sides, lozenge stops both sides, legend error C for D in D:G: Rev. Crowned quartered shield of arms, h to left, R to right (Schneider -/651; N 1837; cf S 2399). Extremely rare, the ultimate transitional piece of 1547 going into the posthumous period of Henry VIII. A little ragged around the rim, some traces of red wax in lettering. Very fine. Estimate $1,650UP
The same reverse die as Schneider 651. Whitton (BNJ XXVI, page 181 variant 4), attributes this coin to the Posthumous period based on the use of lozenge stops (plate X no.12). North catalogues this piece in the Third Coinage of Henry based on the use of the pellet in annulet initial mark which the current Spink catalogue also reflects.
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