Henry VIII (1509-1547), Second coinage, Groat, Tower, mm. rose, saltires in forks, reads agl z fra, 2.63g/11h (Whitton 1; N 1797; S 2337D). Lightly scratched in front of portrait, otherwise nearly very fine, toned, scarce £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Coins from the Collection of the late Dr John Hulett.

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Provenance: Bt Spink February 1984.

This groat has all the properties of being bust A3 with Lombardic letters both sides, except that the crown does not break the inner circle