*Henry VIII, First Coinage, groat, Tournai, m.m. crowned t on both sides, obv., profile bust of Henry VII, henric' di' gra' rex franc z aglie, saltire stops, rev., long cross fourchée over shield, civi/tas/torn/acen', double saltire stops, 2.90g (N. -; S. 2317; Whitton -; Stewartby p. 437), some surface scratches and marks, about fine and rare. The siege and capture of Tournai in September 1513 marked the end of Henry's military campaigns in France. The city was restored to France following the Treaty of London (1518), by which time a number of groats, as well as French gros in Henry's name, has been issued.
(1000-1500 GBP)