Details
LOT 3930
England. Tudor, Henry VIII AR Halfgroat. Struck 1544-1547. Canterbury mint; i.m: -. Third coinage, first bust.
Crowned bust facing slightly to right / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 1852; SCBC 2378. Good Fine.(1.18gr, 20mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Found Shropshire, UK.
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