Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Henry VIII (1509-1547), Penny, Durham, Sovereign type, Bp. Wolsey, mm. spur rowel, rev. d w by shield, cardinal’s hat below, 0.69g/4h (N 1778; N 2333). Very fine with very clear mintmark, extremely rare (£300-400)

Illustration enlarged. Superior to the Shuttlewood specimen (Spink Auction 151, lot 107) which was pierced and cracked