Watch List notes:

Henry VIII (1509-47), gold Sovereign, third coinage (1544-47), Tower Mint, initial mark lis both sides, facing crowned robed figure of King on ornate throne, rose below, 8 type legend with Gothic lettering and beaded border surrounding, sleeve type stops, hEnRIC; 8; DI; GRA; AGL', ++ FRAnCIE; Z; hIBER'; REX;, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, with lion and dragon supporters, HR ligatured on banner below, Latin legend with Roman lettering and beaded border surrounding, IhS; AVTEM; TRAnSIEnS; PER mEDIVm; ILLORV; IBAT;, weight 12.33g (SCH 609; N.1824; S.2290). Weakly struck in parts though the King with a clear face, a bold very fine for issue, scarce.

Provenance:
Ex St James Auction number 1, 13th October 2004, lot 423.