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Henry VIII (1509-1547), First coinage, Groat, London, mm. crowned portcullis with chains (over crowned cursive T on obv.), reads agl z fra, rev. no trefoil in cross-ends, 2.93g/3h (cf. Whitton (iii) 5; N 1762; S 2316). About very fine, rare and unusual
£400-500

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: R.A. Shuttlewood Collection, Spink Auction 151, 15 March 2001, lot 94; bt S. Mitchell March 2001