Henry VIII Halfgroat Bristol and the four pieces together

and the four pieces together as a set are extremely rare

holding tainia

a little double struck on reverse

S below for engraver Thomas Simon

Henry VIII Halfgroat Bristol and the four pieces togetherHenry VIII (1509 47), silver Halfgroat, Bristol Mint, right facing crowned bust in ruff, beaded circle and Latin legend surrounding, lombardic lettering and pellet and comma stops both sides, xhENnRIC'. 8. D'. G'. AnG'. FRA'. Z. HIB'. REX, rev. long cross fourchee over quartered shield of arms, trefoils in forks, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark WS cypher for Mint Master William Sharington, CIVI TAS :: :: BhIS TOLIE, weight 1. 18g