TUDOR. Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Groat (26mm, 2.74 g, 4h). Second coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: rose. Struck 1526-1544. Good VF.

The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins – Part III
Lot: 118. Estimated: $ 400

Tudor, Silver

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TUDOR. Henry VIII. 1509-1547. AR Groat (26mm, 2.74 g, 4h). Second coinage. Tower (London) mint; im: rose. Struck 1526-1544. Crowned bust right (Laker D, short hair variety) / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée; saltires in cross ends. Whitton (ii), 3; North 1797; SCBC 2337E. Deep iridescent toning, a few light scratches. Good VF.

From the Geoffrey Cope Collection.

Among the scarcer marks on Henry VIII's silver coinage, the sunburst likely held some special function beyond that of the usual initial marks. It likely commemorates the birth of Henry's son and successor Edward, born to Jayne Seymour on 12th October 1537 in Hampton Court Palace.

Closing Date and Time: 22 May 2025 at 10:39:00 ET.

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