Coins and Historical Medals

Henry VIII (1509-1547), First coinage, Halfgroats (2), both Canterbury, Abp Warham, mm. martlet (over rose on rev.), reads posvi, wa above shield, 1.43g/4h; mm. pomegranate, reads civitas, wa by shield, 1.42g/6h (Whitton I (ii), II (iii); N 1765-6; S 2320-1) [2]. First fine but with flan split, the overmark rare, second very fine with a good portrait £180-£220

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: SCMB October 1971 (H 2158, H 2159)