Coins and Historical Medals

Henry VIII (1509-1547), First coinage, Halfgroat, Canterbury, Abp Warham, mm. lis, wa by shield, 1.55g/10h (N 1767; S 2322). Very fine and toned, rare with mm. lis both sides £180-£220

Provenance: R.C. Lockett Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction, 11-17 October 1956, lot 1798 (part); E. Burstal Collection, Glendining Auction, 15-16 May 1968, lot 116 (part); T.W.J.D. Dupree Collection; J.R. Hulett Collection, Part XI, DNW Auction 158, 24-5 April 2019, lot 7 [from Spink February 2004]