Great Britain. Henry VIII (1509-1547). Gold Half Soverign. 6.30g -. Third Coinage, 1544-1547. Tower Mint. Obv: HENRIC 8 D G AGL FRANCIZ HIBE REX Bearded facing portrait of king seated on throne, holding orb and scepter, birds on pillars of throne to either side, Tudor rose below. Rx: Crowned shield with lion and dragon supporters, hr monogram below. Roman and Lombardic mixed lettering around. Strong facing portrait of king on obverse. Seaby 2294. North 1827. About VF/Fine.