Henry VIII Posthumous Penny issued under Edward VI facing bust London crested helmet over small arms

crested helmet over small arms

legend around BRITAN NIA

Minted in Rome

official restrike 1967-68 commemorating the Independence on 22 September 1908

08g (Rosen 617

Henry VIII Posthumous Penny issued under Edward VI facing bust London crested helmet over small armsHenry VIII (1509 47), Posthumous issue under Edward VI (1547 50), base silver Penny, crowned facing bust of King, beaded circles and legend surrounding with double lozenge stops, without mint mark, H: D: G: ROSA: SINE: SPI., rev. long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, beaded circles and legend surrounding, CIVI TAS LON DON, weight 0. 64g (N. 1883; S. 2417). Toned, weak in parts, about very fine for issue, rare.