British and World Coins

Henry VIII (1509-1547), Second coinage, Penny, Canterbury, Abp. Warham, mm. cross patonce, wa by shield, 0.56g/12h (N 1809; S 2350). Good very fine, dark tone, rare thus £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Ken Elks Collection of British Coins.

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The cross patonce punch shows signs of damage at the centre – the first stage of its disintegration into ‘Warham’s uncertain mark’