Henry VIII (1509-47), first coinage, Halfgroat, 1.40g, m.m. portcullis (no chains)/-, henric viij di gra rex agl z, single saltire stops, crowned bust right, rev. posvi dev adivtoe mev, saltire stops, shield on long cross fourchée (N.1763; S.2318; Stewartby p.443), very fine, rare. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer?s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.English Hammered Silver provenance:Shirley-Fox bequest 1939C E Blunt