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FM22829
Henry VIII gold Halfcrown of Double Rose, Tower Mint MS62
Henry VIII (1509-47), gold Halfcrown of the Double Rose, third coinage (1544-47), Tower Mint, issued at Thirty Pence in 20 carat gold, crowned double rose, h to left and R to right for Henry Rex, beaded circle and Latin legend surrounding, initial mark pellet in annulet both sides, legend transposed with usual reverse legend, Gothic lettering with saltire stops, RVTILAnSxx ROSAxx SInExx SPInA, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, h to left and R to right, saltire stops, hEnRIC'x 8x D'x G'x AGL'x FRxZx hIB'x REX, weight 1.49g (Schneider 638; North 1837; S.2311). Toned, some weak areas in legend, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as MS62.
NGC Certification 2119532-006.
The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "a dazzling rose without a thorn" in reference to Henry; and on the reverse "Henry 8th By the Grace of God, King of England and France".
Provenance:
Ex Richard Cyril Lockett, Glendining, April 1960, lot 4061.
Ex Glendining, 24th November 1974, lot 87.
Ex Colin Adams Collection of Halfcrowns, Spink Coin Auction, 1st December 2005, lot 7.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
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What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
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