Henry VIII (1509-1547), Second coinage, Groat, York, Abp Wolsey, mm. acorn, bust D, reads france, tw by shield, cardinal’s hat below, saltires in forks, 2.70g/10h (Whitton iii; N 1799; S 2339). Better than very fine but portrait flatly struck, grey tone, scarce
£200-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Coins from the Collection of the late Dr John Hulett.

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Provenance: J. Tanenbaum Collection, Neales Auction (Nottingham), 28 February 1991; bt KB Coins October 1991