The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins & Tokens formed by Marvin Lessen

Henry VIII (1509-1547), Second coinage, Groat, Tower, mm. rose, large face with Roman nose, crown within inner circle, Lombardic lettering, reads d g r and franc, saltires in cross-ends, 2.81g/7h (Whitton (i), 3; Laker D; N 1797; S 2337E). A trifle weak in first quarter of reverse, otherwise very fine, toned £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: Coin Galleries Mailbid Sale, 21 February 2007 (382)