Henry VIII (1509-1547), Second Coinage, 'Sovereign' Penny, 1526-1529, Durham, Bishop Wolsey, King enthroned facing, flanked by pillars of chair, rev. CIVITAS DVRRAM, square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, T-W besides, hat below, 0.53g, 7h, m.m crescent (North 1811; Spink 2352), chip to the edge at 5 o'clock and the face mostly flat, otherwise with an attractive old cabinet tone, a really bold fine.
Estimate: £100 - £140