Henry VIII (1509-47), first coinage, Halfgroat, York under Archbishop Wolsey, type IIf, 1.38g, m.m. star, henric viii di gra rex agl, saltire stops, crowned bust right, rev. civi tas ebo raci, saltire stops, shield on long cross fourchée, t w beside shield, keys and hat (N.1772; S.2327; Stewartby p.443), toned, very fine and 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