M & H
1544 - 47 Henry VIII Third coinage Testoon
£6,000
£6,150
Henry VIII (1509 - 47) , Third coinage (1544 - 47), Testoon, Tower mint, mm. pellet in annulet, crowned bust facing, rev. crowned rose between crowned H-R (S.2365)
It is very rare to find any Testoon with such a bold and clear portrait and Tudor Rose. Although the flan is slightly irregular, this in our opinion doesnt detract. This Testoon has a commanding, full-faced bust in the style of Hans Holbein—capturing the fearsome majesty of a later-life Henry and is overall a well toned, Good Very Fine
Provenance
Ex St James's Auction no. 2, 11th May 2005, lot 66
Ex M&H Coins Circular Nov 2013