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KM39504

Henry VIII, Groat, posthumous issue, Canterbury, bust 5, no mm, ex Bosworth and Rosen

Henry VIII (1509-47), posthumous issue under Edward VI (1547-51), base silver Groat, Canterbury Mint, bust 5, right ¾ facing crowned bust in ruff, beaded circle and Latin legend surrounding, no initial mark, Roman lettering both sides with lozenge stops, HENRIC'. 8. D'. G'. AGL'. FRA'. Z. hI'. REX., rev. long cross fourchée over quartered shield of arms, beaded circles and legend surrounding, CIVI TAS CAN TOR, weight 2.42g (Laker D; N.1875; S.2408). Toned, weakly struck in parts, very fine for issue and this mint.

The Latin abbreviated legend translates as "Henry, by the grace of God, King of England France and Ireland," and on the reverse as "City of Canterbury".

Provenance:

Ex Spink & Son circa 1982.

Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, December 2010, item HS4388 - obverse illustration inverted at £350.

Ex Bosworth Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, electronic auction 497, 4th August 2021, lot 761.

Ex Dr James P. Rosen Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Keystone auction 14, 12th June 2024, lot 130.

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