Henry VIII (1509-1547), Third Coinage, Halfgroat, 1544-1547, Bristol Mint, (Under-Treasurer, William Sharington),
Obv. Crowned bust three-quarters facing right,
Rev. CIVITAS BRISTOLIE, square-topped shield over long cross fourchée,
1.207g, 11h, MM. WS (North 1851; S.2377), Struck in base silver, a nice flat example showing good detail, and the WS monogram on the reverse clear. Cabinet toned, good fine.
Provenance. Spinks 12/24
The Alfred Leonard Fuller of Bath Collection (1870-1941). Includes his collectors ticket.
Acquired from Messrs Spink & Son, 6 January 1899 - £0.3.6 Spink Numismatic Circular, January 1899 (P.3183, no. 51246) - "a scarce type, rare, fine" - £0.3.6
