TUDOR. Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Groat (26mm, 2.67 g, 2h). Second coinage. York mint; im: voided cross. Thomas Wolsey, archbishop. Struck 1526-1530. Near VF.CNG Feature Auction 124 British, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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TUDOR. Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Groat (26mm, 2.67 g, 2h). Second coinage. York mint; im: voided cross. Thomas Wolsey, archbishop. Struck 1526-1530. Crowned bust right (Laker D) / Crowned coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée; tasseled gallero at base of cross. Whitton (i) (a); North 1799; SCBC 2340. Brushed, edge crack, slightly double struck, area of flat strike. Near VF. Very rare variety omitting the initials of Archbishop Wolsey from the reverse. |