Henry VIII (1509-47), first coinage, Groats (2), 2.88g, m.m. pheon, henric viij di gra rex agl z fr, double saltire stops both sides, crowned bust right, rev. posvi dev adivtore mev, shield on long cross fourchée; 2.27g, m.m. castle without pellet, agl z fra, single saltire stops, rev. as previous (N.1762; S.2316; Stewartby p.437), the first good fine and very rare, the second clipped, fair (2). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer?s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.English Hammered Silver provenance:(i) Shirley-Fox bequest 1939C E Blunt(ii) L A Lawrence, Glendining, 28 November 1951, lot 1244