TUDOR. Henry VII. 1485-1509. AR Halfgroat (19.5mm, 1.47 g, 8h). Facing Bust issue, class IIIb. Canterbury mint; im: tun/lis. John Morton, archbishop. Struck 1495-1498. Good VF.CNG Feature Auction 121 British, Silver Sold For $ 400. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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TUDOR. Henry VII. 1485-1509. AR Halfgroat (19.5mm, 1.47 g, 8h). Facing Bust issue, class IIIb. Canterbury mint; im: tun/lis. John Morton, archbishop. Struck 1495-1498. Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches with lis at cusps; crown with one jeweled and one plain arch / Long cross fourchée; triple pellets in each quarter; CΛN TOR over LOn DOn. SCBI 23 (Ashmolean), 559/561 (same obv./rev. dies); North 1712; SCBC 2210. Deep iridescent toning. Good VF. Exceptional for the issue, and with a rare re-engraved mint name. |