Henry VIII (1509-47), Testoon, third coinage, Southwark, 7.21g, 3h, m.m. s/lombardic e, crowned bust facing, rev. civitas london, crowned rose dividing crowned cyphers (N.1842; S.2367), irregular flan and soft in parts as oft encountered with type, a few superficial scratches to portrait, otherwise the central devices clear, thus fair, and a desirable Tudor scarcity nevertheless.
provenance
With collector's ticket, stating: 'Purchased Seaby, August 1947', thus:
SCMB, September 1947, no. 8061 - 'fair, R' - £2.5.0
Estimate: £200 - £300