Henry VIII (1509-47), first coinage, Halfgroats (2), York under Archbishop Wolsey, type IIb, 1.39g, m.m. star, henric viii di gra rex agl z, saltire stops, rev. civi tas ebo raci, saltire stops, shield on long cross, hat and keys below; type IIc, 1.25g, m.m. pansy, as previous (N.1771; S.2326; Stewartby p.443, the first pl.30/514), the first toned, very fine, the second pierced, fine (2).
Provenance: (i) Shirley-Fox bequest 1939C E Blunt(ii) C E Blunt
Estimate: £150.00 - £200.00