Lot 124
Henry VIII (1509‑47), Gold Crown of the double‑rose,

Ancient, British and World Coins - 114 | C24002
Auction: 7 March 2024 at 10:00 GMT
Estimate: £2,250 - £2,500
Description
Henry VIII (1509‑47), Gold Crown of the double‑rose, 1526‑33, second coinage, mintmark: lis. Crowned double rose, crowned H‑K beside, legend surrounds HENRIC? + VIII + RVTILANS + ROSA + SINE + SPIA '. Rev, crowned shield, crowned H‑K beside, legend surrounds DEI : G '+ R ': AGLIE '+ Z : FRA '+ DNS ': HIBERNIE ', 3.71gm (S. 2274; N. 1788; Schneider I, 587). Waterworn and creased surfaces with scuff marks, otherwise uniformly sharp for issue, a pleasingly bold Very Fine and rare thus.

