Henry VIII (1509-47), first coinage, Halfgroats (2), York under Archbishop Wolsey, type IIb, 1.41g, m.m. star, henric viii di gra rex agl, saltire stops, crowned bust right, rev. civi tas ebo raci, saltire stops, shield on long cross fourchée, keys and hat below; type IIf, 1.49g, m.m. voided cross, as previous but rev. t w beside shield (N.1771, 1772; S.2326, 2327; Stewartby p.443), the first plugged, good fine, the second with minor surface marks, nearly very fine, this rare (2).
Provenance: (i) A gift of C E Blunt, June 1975(ii) A gift of C E Blunt, August 1984
Estimate: £200.00 - £250.00