The Francis Bartlett Collection of British Groats
Henry VIII (1509-1547), Second coinage, Groat, Tower, mm. rose, henric viii d g r agl z fra, bust right with 'Roman' nose, rev. posvi dev adivtore mev, saltires in cross ends, 2.80g/3h (Stewartby p.471, 1(iii); Laker D; Whitton (i)3; N 1797; S 2337E). Slight weakness on reverse, otherwise very fine, neatly struck and toned £300-£360