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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Gold  Crown. S2279
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44). CROWN OF THE DOUBLE-ROSE. mm.arrow. H I (Jane Seymour).
Struck a touch off centre creating a slightly pinched edge, a few minor surface marks and crimped, otherwise fresh looking with some sharp details.
 
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Size approx. 25.5-26 mm     Weight 57.3gn (3.71g)      
Ref: HC897-608     SOLD 22/09/2006 Enquire    
£ 950

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Shilling. S2482
FINE SILVER ISSUE (1551-3). mm.y.(1551).
Light crimp but with a better than usual portrait for this bust.
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32.5-33 mm     Weight 95gn (6.16g)      
Ref: HC478-319     SOLD 22/09/2006 Enquire    
£ 250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2337D
SECOND COINAGE (1526-1544). Laker bust D, mm.arrow (1526-32).
A touch of flatness in the legend behind the bust and a little off centre, otherwise darkly toned with a very sharp portrait.
BETTER THAN GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 42.3gn (2.74g)      
Ref: HC873-579     SOLD 22/09/2006 Enquire    
£ 325

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). MARY I   [1553-1554 (before marriage)].   Silver  Groat. S2492
CROWNED BUST L. R. VERITAS etc. mm.pomegranate.
Slight wobble in the flan and soft in the chin, otherwise
GOOD FINE OR BETTER
 
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Size approx. 24+ mm     Weight 29.8gn (1.93g)      
Ref: HC495-22     SOLD 22/09/2006 Enquire    
£ 150

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver   Groat. S2317
FIRST COINAGE (1509-26). Portrait of Henry VII. TOURNAI. mm.crowned T.
Rev. CIVITAS TORnACEn.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.Ivan Buck 8/99).
Scratched and cleaned with a couple of small edge splits but mint name and marks clear and VERY VERY RARE.
 
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Size approx. 26.5-27 mm     Weight 43.1gn (2.79g)      
Ref: HC939-94     SOLD 22/09/2006 Enquire    
£ 450

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Shilling. S2466
SECOND PERIOD (Jan.1549-Apr.1550).TOWER MINT. mm.arrow. MDXLIX (1549).
Obviously worn but full and clear - therefore
GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 30 mm     Weight 66gn (4.28g)      
Ref: HC946-171     SOLD. JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Threefarthings. S2571
THIRD ISSUE (1561-77). 1561. mm.pheon.
Quite well centred and full weight,
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight 6gn (.39g)      
Ref: HC800-508     SOLD 09/09/2006 Enquire    
£ 125

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Silver  Groat. S2254
PROFILE; TENTATIVE ISSUE. Double band to crown. hEnRIc VII. mm.crosscrosslet (1504-05). Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Has been cleaned but beginning to tone - an exceptional portrait.
GOOD VERY FINE AND BETTER/PORTRAIT EF
 
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Size approx. 26-27 mm     Weight 45.1gn (2.92g)      
Ref: HC915-626     SOLD 08/09/2006 Enquire    
£ 1600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2337E
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44). Laker bust D,mm.lis. Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
A good, fresh example.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 24.5-25.5 mm     Weight 43.8gn (2.84g)      
Ref: HC926-638     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2010 Enquire    
£ 350

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Shilling. S2482
FINE SILVER ISSUE (1551-3). FACING BUST. mm.y. Early emaciated bust - by far the rarest of the three main bust types.
Ex:- P.Finn (list 18, 2000, £650); A.Morris (bgt.Dawson).
Scratched on the face and tooled in the fields both sides, but still a good example of the rare portrait.
 
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Size approx. 32-32.5 mm     Weight 93.2gn (6.04g)      
Ref: HC901-612     SOLD 18/08/2006 Enquire    
£ 500

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). PHILIP AND MARY   [1554-1558].   Silver  Shilling. S2498
BUSTS FACE-TO-FACE, FULL TITLES, UNDATED WITH MARK OF VALUE. No mint mark.
A little expensive, I know, but a most attractive piece being neat and centrally struck with a light tone - the strength of the strike is more on Mary's side therefore.
VERY FINE-GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32 mm          
Ref: HC761-461     SOLD 13/08/2006 Enquire    
£ 2000

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2339
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44). YORK. Archbishop Wolsey. T W beside shield, cardinal's hat below. mm.voided cross.
A little irregular at 5 o'clock, otherwise attractively toned with good surfaces and
ABOUT VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 24.5-25 mm     Weight 41.8gn (2.71g)      
Ref: HC886-592     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2371
THIRD COINAGE (1544-47). SOUTHWARK, S in fork, bust 1, Laker bst. C.
Legends a bit patchy and a little off centre - needs to tone a little but a great portrait and therefore
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 36gn (2.34g)      
Ref: HC874-580     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 325

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2561
THIRD ISSUE (1561-1577). SMALL BUST. 1565 mm.rose. Not the most common date.
A neat full flan and full weight+ - overall
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 26 mm     Weight 48,5gn (3.14g)      
Ref: HC770-475     SOLD 21/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 180

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2572
FOURTH ISSUE (1578-82), 1580. mm.Latin cross.
A touch double struck in the legend at 4 o'clock, and with a lightly frosted surface (obv.) and a flat spot in the reverse legend, otherwise with a bold portrait and sharp shield.
GENERALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 25.5 mm     Weight 48.8gn (3.03g)      
Ref: HC368-144     SOLD 21/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 190

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I    [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2577
FIFTH ISSUE (1582-1600). mm.tun (1591-5).
Small die crack flaw behind the Queen's head, otherwise neatly struck and very attractively toned.
PRACTICALLY VERY FINE
 
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Ref: HC667-156     SOLD 21/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2578A
FIFTH ISSUE (1582-1600). mm.hand. 1592.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt. L.B.).
A little soft but attractive on a good flan,
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 26.5 mm     Weight 48gn (3.11g)      
Ref: HC765-465     SOLD 15/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. 
THIRD COINAGE (1544-47). BRISTOL MINT, BUST A variety, mm.-/WS monogram. Lis before BRISTOLIE, pellet in third quarter.
Ex:- Oman, Clarendon.
Quite a good example of this unusual and scarce bust variety.
NEAR VERY FINE
 
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    Weight 38.3gn (2.46g)      
Ref: HC827-158     SOLD 15/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 300

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). PHILIP AND MARY   [1554-1558].   Silver  Halfgroat. S2509
BUST LEFT. Rev. POSVIM. mm.lis.
Ex:- Blake, Carlyon-Britton, La Riviere.
Tiny striking split between G and I of REGINA, related metal stress and some light crimping, otherwise very pleasing with a good portrait.
 
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    Weight 14.5gn (.94g)      
Ref: HC822-532     SOLD 09/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 950

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). PHILIP AND MARY   [1554-1558].   Silver  Penny. S2510
BUST LEFT. P.Z.M. etc. mm.lis. Ex:- Cuff (1854), Wigan (1872), Webb (1894), Clark (1898), Banes (1922), Wheeller (1930), Browne (1935),Raynes (1950), Spink (1979, lot 589), Shuttlewood (Spink 15/03/01, lot 301).
A few surface marks but a neat coin with a clear portrait and an extensive provenance.
 
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    Weight 5.9gn (.38g)      
Ref: HC821-531     SOLD 09/07/2006 Enquire    
£ 1600

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). MARY I   [1553-1554].   Silver  Groat. S2492
BUST LEFT; Rev. VERITAS etc. mm.pomegranite.

Slight crimp but a great portrait piece and
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE+
 
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    Weight 33.5gn (2.17g)      
Ref: HC823-533     SOLD 27/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 800

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I    [1558-1603].   Silver   Shilling. S2555
SECOND ISSUE (1560-61).mm.crosscrosslet.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.8/88,£48).
A bit irregular, short of flan and weak on the Queen's shoulder and the lower half of the shield, otherwise with some very sharp details - especially the face.
 
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Size approx. 29.5-31.5 mm     Weight 93.8gn (6.08g)      
Ref: HC731-425     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 220

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Sixpence. S2483
FINE SILVER ISSUE (1551-3). mm.tun.
Double creased, otherwise
GOOD FINE+
 
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Size approx. 27 mm     Weight 44.2gn (2.86g)      
Ref: HC767-467     SOLD 12/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 160

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2373
BUST 2. (LAKER Bi). CANTERBURY.
Ex:- M. Sherman.
Legends a bit of a mess but a superb portrait despite a little double striking.
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 40.6gn (2.63g)      
Ref: HC579-374     SOLD 10/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 325

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Halfgroat. S2322
FIRST COINAGE (1509-26). CANTERBURY. ARCHBISHOP WARHAM. WA beside shield. mm.pomegranate.
A neat round coin with an excellent portrait.
VERY FINE-PORTRAIT MUCH BETTER
 
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Size approx. 19.5 mm     Weight 22.4gn (1.45g)      
Ref: HC706-233     SOLD 10/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Halfgroat. 
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44). CANTERBURY.
Archbishop Wareham. W.A. by shield. mm.cross patonce / T. Ex:- Shuttlewood.
Legends a little soft in part but a super portrait and scarcer mint mark - overall
GOOD VERY FINE+
 
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Size approx. 18-19 mm     Weight 20.5gn (1.33g)      
Ref: HC771-476     SOLD 10/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 200

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2339
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44). YORK, Archb.Wolsey. TW beside shield, Cardinal's hat below. mm.acorn (1526-30).
A little double struck in the obverse legend and a touch off centre - a slight wave in the flan otherwise, with some very sharp details and a much scarcer mint mark than the usual voided cross.
 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 35.2gn (2.28g)      
Ref: HC747-444     SOLD 10/06/2006 Enquire    
£ 550

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Shilling. S2482
FINE SILVER ISSUE (1551-3). FACING BUST. mm.tun.
Small scratch below xii, otherwise
GOOD FINE +
 
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Size approx. 32 mm     Weight 85gn (5.51g)      
Ref: HC748-447     SOLD 30/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 165

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Base silver  testoon. S2367
THIRD COINAGE[1544-47]. SOUTHWARK, mm.S. Much of legend flat but the portrait apart from a flat nose is sharp and detailed with a touch of brilliance in the field. Exceptional for this issue.

 
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Size Approx. 31-33 mm     Weight 125grains. [8.1grams].      
Ref: HC57-95     SOLD 24/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 3250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2595
MILLED COINAGE. TALL BUST, DECORATED DRESS.
mm.star. 1562. Ex:- M. Finlay (bgt.L.B.); Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.).
Dark stain at 3 o'clock (rev.), otherwise a bold
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25.5 mm     Weight 50gn (3.24g)      
Ref: HC763-463     SOLD 24/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 700

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Gold  Angel. S2187
TYPE V - crook-shaped abbreviation after henRic. mm.pheon (1505-9).
A full and boldly struck coin with a touch of orange brown toning
REALLY GOOD VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 29 mm     Weight 79.4gn (5.14g)      
Ref: HC444-294     SOLD 24/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 1400

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). WILLIAM AND MARY   [1688-1694].   Silver  Halfcrown. S3435
FIRST BUSTS / SECOND SHIELDS. 1690.
This is the scarce date and is well struck on a broad flan.
NEAR VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 34.35 mm     Weight 14.94g      
Ref: HC782-487     SOLD 24/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 325

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2599
MILLED COINAGE. SMALL BUST. mm.lis. 1568.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt. L.B.).
An exceptional coin - slightly bowed but otherwise a sharp
EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25.5 mm     Weight 45gn (2.92g)      
Ref: HC762-462     SOLD 24/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 1250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2594
MILLED COINAGE. 1561.mm.star. TALL BUST WITH PLAIN DRESS, LARGE ROSE.
Slight graze on obverse, otherwise boldly struck and
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE+
 
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Size approx. 25.5 mm     Weight 49.8gn (3.23g)      
Ref: HC746-443     SOLD 24/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 800

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). PHILIP AND MARY   [1554-1558].   Silver   Sixpence. S2505
FULL TITLES - DATED 1554.
Crimpled, scratched and a little porous, otherwise clear.
 
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Size approx. 26.5 mm     Weight 42gn (2.72g)      
Ref: HC733-427     SOLD 14/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 400

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Halfgroat. S2343
SECOND COINAGE. (1526-44). CANTERBURY. Archbishop Warham (-1532) W A beside shield. mm.cross patonce (1526-32).
Needs to tone, otherwise a neat, round
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 19.5 mm     Weight 20gn (1.29g)      
Ref: HC585-299     SOLD 14/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 125

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI    [1547-1553].   Gold  Half Sovereign. S2451
THIRD PERIOD(1550-3). HALF LENGTH FIGURE OF THE KING./ CROWNED SHIELD E R BESIDE. mm.tun.
Small crosses lightly scratched above E and R otherwise on a full flan with an old orangy brown tone - overall
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
 
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Size approx.33 mm     Weight 87.4gn(5.66g)      
Ref: HC723-411     SOLD 12/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 3750

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Silver  Groat. S2200
LONDON, CLASS IVa, FACING BUST ISSUE, mm.crosslet.
Small striking split at 5 o'clock (rev.), otherwise richly toned
ABOUT VERY FINE/VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 2.9g      
Ref: HC755-455     SOLD AUG 2011 Enquire    
£ 180

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I    [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2594
MILLED COINAGE. 1562. mm.star. TALL BUST WITH PLAIN DRESS.
Front of crown rubbed, otherwise
GOOD FINE
 
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Size approx. 25.5 mm     Weight 45.4gn (2.94g)      
Ref: HC711-251     SOLD 02/05/2006 Enquire    
£ 140

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Crown. S2478
FINE SILVER ISSUE (1551-3). mm.y (1551).
Light scratch behind the King and has been cleaned - now toning again and otherwise
VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 41-42 mm     Weight 473.2gn (30.66g)      
Ref: HC604-234     SOLD 25/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 1250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Silver   Groat.  S2199
CLASS IIIc; bust with one plain and one jewelled arch. mm.crowned leopard's head (1498-9).
A decent example of this popular mint mark.
ALMOST VERY FINE
 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 45.6gn (2.95g)      
Ref: HC736-431     SOLD FEBRUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 190

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2583
SIXTH ISSUE (1601-2). mm.1.
Very slightly weak in the legend at 7 o'clock and some minor pitting in the obverse - but essentially problem free and
BETTER THAN VERY FINE
 
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Size Approx. 35-36 mm     Weight 231.6gn (15.01g)      
Ref: HC352-89     SOLD 20/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 2250

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I    [1558-1603].   Silver   Shilling. S2577
FIFTH ISSUE (1582 1600). mm.hand (1590-92).
Ex:- Marshall (Spink auc.31/03/04[100]£1100+com.(1294)-bgt.S.N.C.Nov.1942,£2-15-00).
A neat, full coin with sharp details and attractive tone,
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE
 
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Size approx. 32 mm     Weight 92gn (5.96g)      
Ref: HC730-424     SOLD 20/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 950

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2339
YORK MINT; Archb. Wolsey; mm.voided cross, TW beside shield and cardinal's hat below.
Much better than average for a York piece - attractively toned with good surfaces,
GOOD VERY FINE AND BETTER
 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 40.6gn (2.63g)      
Ref: HC517-317     SOLD 05/04/2006 Enquire    
£ 550

       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1582].   Silver  Threepence. S2573
FOURTH COINAGE (1578-82). mm.greek cross. 1578.
Small dig on head, otherwise
FINE
 
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    Weight 23gn (1.49g)      
Ref: HC703-259     SOLD 21/03/2006 Enquire    
£ 35

 

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