Auction Catalogue

30 September 2008

Starting at 1:00 PM

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British and World Coins

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 4677

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30 September 2008

Hammer Price:
£210

Edward VI, First period, Halfgroat, Canterbury, no mm, reads edward and cantor, 1.22g/2h (N 1901; S 2459); Second period, Shilling, Southwark, mdxlix, mm. Y, bust 4, 4.62g/3h (N 1917/2; S 2466B) [2]. First only fair but rare, second good fine for issue (£150-180)

Most halfgroats of this type from Canterbury render the king’s name as EDOARD and the mint name as CANTON