Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Henry VIII (1509-1547), First coinage, Halfgroat, York, Abp Wolsey, mm. voided cross, tw by shield, keys and cardinal’s hat below, 1.32g/3h (N 1772; S 2327). Legends flat in places, otherwise nearly very fine, scarce £200-£240

Provenance: Adams Family Collection; Massachusetts Historical Society Collection, Part II, Stack’s Auction (New York), 17-18 September 1971, lot 913 (part)