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Henry VIII (1509-1547), Third coinage, Groat, Bristol, mm. WS on rev. only, Tower bust 2, cross after REX, rev. rose after civitas, pierced quatrefoil before bristolie, trefoils in forks, pellet below shield in third quarter, Lombardic letters both sides, 2.24g/12h (N 1846; S 2372). Metal flaw on King’s forehead and crown, otherwise nearly very fine