Henry VIII (1509-47), first coinage, Halfgroats (2) 1.42g, m.m. crowned portcullis with chains, henric viii di gra rex agl z, single saltire stops, crowned bust right, rev. posvi dev adivtore mev, saltire stops, shield on long cross fourchée; 1.24g, m.m. portcullis no chains/-, agl, rev. adivtoe (N.1763; S.2318; Stewartby p.443), the first good fine, better in parts, the second very fine but pierced, rare (2). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer?s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.English Hammered Silver provenance:Both L A Lawrence, Glendining, 28 November 1951, lot 1244
