Description
Henry VIII 1509-47, Third Coinage, Halfgroat, Bristol. mm -/WS, S.2377/N.1851
A nice example of this provincial mint coin struck at Bristol under William Sharington, circa 1546-47. This is a local bust variety with nothing in forks on reverse and lis after TAS. Worn but reasonably well detailed.
Weight 1.00g. Ex Baldwin’s Vault from H M Lingford collection and presented with Lingford’s ticket.
O: HENRIC 8 D G ANG FR Z HIB REX. Crowned bust.
R: CIVITAS BRISTOLIE. Quartered royal arms over long cross fourchée.
I would grade this coin Good Fine (Sheldon VF35). I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
