Henry VIII (1509-47), first coinage, 1509-26, Angel, 5.09g, m.m. portcullis crowned, hEnRIC. VIII'. DI'. GRA'. REX'. AGL'. Z. FR'., saltire stops, St Michael vanquishing Satan, rev. PER. CRVCE'. TVA'. SALVA. nOS. XPE'. RED', saltire stops, cross dividing crowned h and rose above shield on ship (North 1760; Schneider 561 different dies; S.2265), good very fine, attractive tone.
PROVENANCE
Purchased from Spink in 1961
Estimate: £2,000 - £2,500