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Lot

№ 765

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13 December 2017

Hammer Price:
£280

Henry VIII (1509-1547), First coinage, Halfgroat, Canterbury, Abp Warham, mm. cross fitchée (twice on obv.), wa by shield, 1.43g/5h (N 1766; S 2321). Some surface marks and slightly double-struck on reverse, otherwise nearly very fine, extremely rare
£200-260

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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The normal orb and cross surmounting the crown is missing on this die. The resulting gap in the legend has been filled by a second mintmark