Henry VIII (1509-1547), First coinage, Groat, Tournai, mm. crowned cursive T, reads aglie, civitas tornacen’, saltire after acen, 2.97g/10h (Hoc 215ff; Hewlett 2; Laker B; N –; S 2317). Some double-striking on obverse, otherwise about very fine, rare £1,000-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: Lockdales Auction 78 (Ipswich), 16-17 May 2010, lot 367