Henry VIII (1509-47), third coinage, Groats (2), both Tower mint, 2.06g, m.m. lis, henric 8 di g agl fra z hib rex, broken saltire stops, crowned facing large bust 2, annulet on inner circle, rev. posvi dev adivtore mev, saltire stops, long cross over shield, annulets in forks and on inner circle; 2.64g, as previous but no annulet on inner circles (N.1844; S.2370, 2369; Stewartby p.526; Laker B), the first, toned, very fine and scarce, the second good fine (2).
Provenance: (i) SNC June 2004, HS1709(ii) Shirley-Fox bequest 1939C E Blunt
Estimate: £250.00 - £300.00