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LOT 3343

England. Tudor, Henry VIII AR Farthing. 1509-1547.

London (Tower) mint; i.m: crowned portcullis. First coinage. Struck 1509-1526. (Crowned portcullis) Һ[ЄꞂRICVS] DI ˣˣ GRA R[ЄX], portcullis / CIVI-[TA]S L[OꞂ]-DOꞂ, long cross fourchée; rose at centre. Whitton p. 209; North 1781; SCBC 2336. Very Fine. Edge chipped. Very rare.(0.10gr, 8mm, 6h.).

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Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

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Very Rare Farthing of Henry VIII

LOT 3343

England. Tudor, Henry VIII AR Farthing.

Estimate £500 - 700€580 - 810 (for guidance only)$680 - 950 (for guidance only)

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