Henry VIII. Halfgroat. 1544-7. Bristol Mint #sherborne raising right hand and holding

raising right hand and holding globe in left

struck on irregular oval flan

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Henry VIII. Halfgroat. 1544-7. Bristol Mint #sherborne raising right hand and holdingHenry VIII (1509 1547), Third Coinage, Halfgroat, 1544 1547, Bristol Mint, (Under Treasurer, William Sharington), Obv. Crowned bust three quarters facing right, Rev. CIVITAS BRISTOLIE, square topped shield over long cross fourche, 1. 207g, 11h, MM. WS (North 1851; S. 2377), Struck in base silver, a nice flat example showing good detail, and the WS monogram on the reverse clear. Cabinet toned, good fine. Provenance. Spinks 12 24 The Alfred Leonard