Henry VIII Posthumous Halfgroat London holding a spear

holding a spear

standing figure of Prince with flowers in hair

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

crowns over lions in angles

otherwise a bold extremely fine with a pleasing facial portrait

Henry VIII Posthumous Halfgroat London holding a spearHenry 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;