Henry VIII (1509-47), first coinage, Groats (2), 3.01g, m.m. pheon, henric viij di gra rex agl z fr, single saltire stops both sides, crowned bust right, rev. posvi dev adivtore mev, shield on long cross fourchée; 2.58g, m.m. crowned portcullis (obv. with chains), henric viii di gra rex agl z f, single saltire stops both sides, rev. adivtose (N.1762; S.2316; Stewartby p.437), good fine or slightly better, the first with small edge cracks but very rare, the second pierced and scuffed (2). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer?s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.English Hammered Silver provenance:(i) Bt A H Baldwin, March 1979(ii) L A Lawrence, Glendining, 28 November 1951, lot 1244