British Coins, Henry VIII, second coinage (1526-1544), sovereign, mm. lis over sunburst/lis, crowned figure of king seated on narrow throne, facing, flanked by two pillars, portcullis at feet, holding ornate sceptre in r. hand and orb in l., saltire stops in legend, rev. shield of arms at centre of full-blown rose, double tressure, saltire stops, wt. 15.34gms. (S.2267; N.1782; Schneider 570, same obverse die; 571, same reverse die), a fine crack follows the line of the sceptre, good very fine with strong portrait and details, rare
*ex Spink Auction 13014, 24-25 September 2013, lot 539
(28000-30000 GBP)