Henry VIII (1509-1547), 'Wolsey's' Second Coinage, Groat, 1526-1544, Tower, crowned bust right, reading FRANC', saltire stops, rev. square-topped shield over cross fourchée, 2.55g, 10h, m.m. lys (Laker Bust D; North 1797; Spink 2337E), some die clashing to shield, otherwise lightly toned, the portrait pleasingly uniform and unusually struck up, good very fine and rare thus.
Estimate: £200 - £260