Name: Auction: Henry VIII (1509-1547), AR Penny 0.68gm., mm: arrow: 1526-1544. Second coinage, sovereign type. London (Tower) mint.
Brand: Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Price: 80 GBP
Availability: InStock

Please note our Buyer’s Premium has changed to 23% + VAT effective from the 1st of December 2025&nbsp;This Auction includes an exceptional range of Ancient, British, and World coins. Highlights of the ancient section include superb Greek silver, such as standout Syracuse tetradrachms and a rare Medusa stater from Neapolis. This is followed by notable Roman pieces including a portrait denarius of Pompey the Great, an impressive Augustus sestertius, and a very rare aureus of Vitellius. Celtic issues in gold, silver, and bronze add further depth, with several scarce examples represented.The British offering features strong Anglo-Saxon material, hammered gold and silver of high quality- from Offa to Edward the Martyr, Edward IV, Henry VIII, and Charles I, and an extensive run of milled gold and silver. Noteworthy pieces include a 1729 EIC Five Guineas, an 1813 Military Guinea, a superb 1937 Five Pounds, and an important group of 19th-century proofs and key-date currency coins. Scotland is represented by rare gold of James VI and Charles I.World and Islamic coins include fine Islamic gold and silver, Australian sovereigns, and several desirable shipwreck pieces, among them an 8-reales cob from the Atocha. Major rarities include a newly discovered Kuwait gold Pattern 3 Dinars (only the third known) and a Proof 1949 New Zealand Crown, one of the country's rarest coins. The auction concludes with global highlights such as a 1652 Massachusetts Pine Tree Shilling.We hope you enjoy the Auction!&nbsp;&nbsp;

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A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd has a history that dates back to 1872, and is one of the largest and longest established numismatic dealers and auction houses in the world. As a distinguished name in the numismatic trade, they have seamlessly transitioned into the world of bullion, bringing unparalleled expertise and commitment to quality to a broader audience.

Established in 1872, Baldwin's has been a cornerstone of the numismatic trade, earning a reputation for integrity, authenticity, and a passion for the rare and precious. For over a century and a half, we have been at the forefront of preserving and promoting the art and history encapsulated within rare coins and precious metals.

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Henry enthroned facing, holding lis-tipped sceptre and globus cruciger. rev. Royal Arms over long cross fourchée. (Whitton (iv); N 1808; S 2349). Toned Very Fine, rev. a little blundered.&nbsp;

Henry VIII (1509-1547), AR Penny 0.68gm., mm: arrow: 1526-1544. Second coinage, sovereign type. London (Tower) mint.

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