† Henry VIII, third coinage (1544-1547), half sovereign, Tower mint, mm. pellet in annulet, king enthroned facing, holding orb and sceptre, rose below, rev. crowned shield of arms with lion and griffin supporters, annulet on inner circle on both sides (S.2295; N.1827), certified and graded by NGC as Extremely Fine 40 (£2000-2500)