Henry VIII

Henry VIII, silver counter, by or from the workshop of Simon de Passe, c. 1639, in imitation of engraving, half-length full-face bust, wearing crown with hat brim, holding sword and orb, Tudor Rose to right, HENRY THE VIII, rev., crowned arms within Garter, decorative border, 25mm (cf MI 380/282 - the set). Very fine and scarce.

For an almost complete set, in which another is included, see lot (442)

Provenance: Morton & Eden Auction, 5 - 6 June, 2013 (lot 580, part)