Henry VIII Penny issued posthumously under Edward VI, Bristol Mint / UXOR DUX

/ UXOR DUX

Lion of Nassau at centre

first milled issue

proof-like mint state

18th Century Token

Henry VIII Penny issued posthumously under Edward VI, Bristol Mint / UXOR DUXHenry VIII (1509 47), Posthumous issue under Edward VI (1547 50), base silver Penny, crowned facing bust of King, beaded circles and legend surrounding with pellet comma stops and Lombardic lettering, without mint mark, HE; 8 D; G; ROSA. SInE. SPInA., rev. long cross fourche over quartered shield of arms, beaded circles and legend surrounding, CIVI TAS BRIS TOLE, weight 0. 53g (cf. N. 1856; S. 2421). Toned, weak in parts mainly around centre, some die