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LOT 3841
England. Tudor, Henry VIII AR Halfgroat. Struck 1514-1526. York mint; i.m: star(?)/escallop. Thomas Wolsey, archbishop. First coinage.
(Star[?]) ҺЄNRIC VIII 'ˣ DI GRA RЄX AG Z, crowned bust right with features of Henry VII / (Escallop) CIVI-TAS ˣˣ ˣ ЄBO-RACI, coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée, keys and tasseled gallero below at base of cross. North 1770; SCBC 2326. Good Fine. Slightly double struck. Extremely rare, if star as initial mark on the obverse.(1.36gr, 20mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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