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ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Silver  Groat. S2199
FACING BUST ISSUE. Class IIIc, mm.anchor (1499-1502).
Ex:- G.F.Snelling (bgt.P.Finn 13th May 1998, 221).
A neat, full coin.
VERY FINE AND BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 25.5-26 mm     Weight 43.2gn (2.8g)      
Ref: HC1943-1827     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Shilling. S2482
FINE SILVER ISSUE (1551-3). mm.y.
Perhaps lightly cleaned but a very pleasing example of this scarcer bust nevertheless.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1927-1805     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 550
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Testoon. S2364
THIRD COINAGE (1544-7). TOWER MINT, hEnRIC'. VIII etc. / POSVI etc., mm.lis.
Ex:- Dr.Burstall, Glens 15/5/1968 lot 128.
Legends a bit messy and a small striking split at 7 o'clock but what a magnicent portrait!
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1921-1797     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 5000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. 
SIXTH ISSUE (1582-1600), mm.tun (1592-5).
A little soft in one quarter of the shield, otherwise a neat, full, round coin with an exceptionally high weight.
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31.5 mm     Weight 99.4gn (6.44g)      
Ref: HC1905-1769     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2577
SIXTH ISSUE (1582-1600). mm.tun (1592-5).
A very pleasing coin, being neatly round, well struck and full weight
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31 mm     Weight 96.2gn (6.23g)      
Ref: HC1898-1762     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 725
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2595
MILLED ISSUE, tall bust with decorated dress, 1562. mm.star.
Tiny old mark under G of REGINA, otherwise an exceptional example with a beautiful tone.
ALMOST EXTREMELY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 46.8gn (3.03g)      
Ref: HC1897-1761     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 900
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2562
THIRD and FOURTH ISSUES (1561-77). 1570, mm.castle.
Surface marks on the obverse, otherwise a neat, round coin.
 
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Size approx. 25.5-26 mm     Weight 45.2gn (2.92g)      
Ref: HC1894-1758     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2562
THIRD and FOURTH ISSUES (1561-77), 1567, mm.coronet.
Ex:- C.O.B. HC1576-1352.
A clear and full example.
 
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Size approx. 26 mm     Weight 45.7gn (2.97g)      
Ref: HC1890-1754     SOLD NOVEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2577
SIXTH ISSUE (1582-1600), mm.crescent (1587-9).
Marks on obverse, otherwise
ALMOST FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31-32 mm     Weight 89.4gn (5.79g)      
Ref: HC1889-1753     SOLD OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 75
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2583
SEVENTH ISSUE (1601-2), mm.1 (1601).
Very slight weakness in the legend - basically a straight
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34.5-35 mm     Weight 23.gn (14.98g)      
Ref: HC1883-1743     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 2500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Silver   Groat. S2258
PROFILE ISSUE, regular type with triple band to crown, mm.cross-crosslet (1504-05).
Neatly centred.
ALMOST VERY FINE-PORTRAIT BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 26.5-27 mm     Weight 46.8gn (3.02g)      
Ref: HC1877-1736     SOLD. OCTOBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 275
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2337E
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44). THIRD BUST GROUP.
mm.lis.
A basic no problems
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 2.7g      
Ref: HC1191-875     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Silver   Halfgroat. S2343
SECOND COINAGE (1526-1544), CANTERBURY. Archb.Warham, W A beside shield. (-1532). mm.T.
Ex:- Dr. STEWART LYON (bgt.Seaby Jan.1945).
An attractively toned, neat, round
VERY FINE+ 		 
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    Weight 20.8gn (1.35g)      
Ref: HC1863-1713     SOLD AUGUST 2008 Enquire    
£ 150
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. 
SECOND COINAGE (1526-1544). YORK MINT. Archb.Wolsey. TW beside shield, cardinal's hat below. mm.voided cross.
Ex:- Alan Morris (bgt.L.B.9/94).
Small edge split and ghost from the reverse cross, otherwise a good looking example and overall
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 39.8gn (2.58g)      
Ref: HC543-286     SOLD AUGUST 2008 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Silver   Halfpenny. S2356
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44), LONDON. mm.lis.
Ex:- Dr Stewart Lyon (bgt.Brussels 1960).
A little egg shaped but with some sharp details.
 
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Size approx. 10.5-12 mm     Weight 5.4gn (.35g)      
Ref: HC1864-1714     SOLD AUGUST 2008 Enquire    
£ 80
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver   Shilling. S2577
SIXTH ISSUE (1582-1600), mm.hand (1590-2).
Faint scratch in the reverse field below DEV, otherwise a pleasing
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30.5-31 mm          
Ref: HC1828-1671     SOLD JULY 2011 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Gold  Half-Sovereign. S2438
SECOND PERIOD, JAN.1549-APR.1550. Crowned bust, LONDON. mm.arrow.
A couple of minor metal faults in the field behind the King's neck and crown, otherwise an attractive, richly coloured.
GOOD VERY FINE (PORTRAIT BETTER) 		 
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    Weight 84.2gn (5.46g)      
Ref: HC1822-1661     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 6000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2577
SIXTH ISSUE (1582-1600). mm.woolpack (1594-6).
Worn but a collectable souvenir.
 
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Size approx. 29.5-30.5 mm     Weight 89.4gn (5.79g)      
Ref: HC1817-1649     SOLD MAY 2010 Enquire    
£ 60
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2583
SEVENTH ISSUE (1601-2). mm.1.
A few light marks and perhaps once cleaned but a collectable example all the same and
A REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 34-34.5 mm     Weight 14.77g      
Ref: HC1819-1654     SOLD JULY 2008 Enquire    
£ 1600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2583
SEVENTH ISSUE, mm.1 (1601).
A little weakeness in the first quarter of the shield, otherwise a pleasantly toned, well centred
VERY FINE 		 
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    Weight 227.4gn (14.73g)      
Ref: HC1823-1662     SOLD JULY 2008 Enquire    
£ 2500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Silver  Groat. 
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44). Laker bust C.
Scratches on obverse but clear and scarce.
 
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Size approx. 23.5-24.5 mm     Weight 43gn (2.78g)      
Ref: HC1801-1617     SOLD DECEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Threepence. S2566
THIRD AND FOURTH ISSUES. (1561-77), taller bust, ear shows, mm.coronet. 1568.
Small striking split at 8 o'clock, otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 19-20 mm     Weight 21.8gn (1.4g)      
Ref: HC1798-1613     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 175
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2549
FIRST ISSUE (1559-60). Wire line and beaded inner circles.
Worn and creased but RARE.
 
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Size approx. 33-34 mm     Weight 88.2gn (5.72g)      
Ref: HC1768-1576     SOLD JUNE 2008 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. 
THIRD AND FOURTH ISSUES (1561-77). mm.ermine. 1572.
A few light surface marks, otherwise
Approaching VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 45gn (2.92g)      
Ref: HC1767-1575     SOLD JUNE 2008 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2562
THIRD AND FOURTH ISSUES (1561-77).
1567, mm.lion.
Small crease below the Queen's neck, otherwise attractive and
Approaching VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 24.5-25.5 mm     Weight 46.6gn (3.02g)      
Ref: HC1763-1572     SOLD JUNE 2008 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver   Halfgroat. S2346
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44), YORK, Archbishop Wolsey (-1530). T W beside shield, hat below, mm.voided cross.
Well centred.
ALMOST GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 18.5-19 mm     Weight 14.7gn (.94g)      
Ref: HC1371-1099     SOLD JUNE 2008 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2560
THIRD and FOURTH ISSUES (1561-77). 1561, mm.pheon.
Some light brush marks, otherwise
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 46.2gn (3g)      
Ref: HC1761-1570     SOLD JUNE 2008 Enquire    
£ 280
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I    [1558-1603].   Silver  One Testern S2607D
PORTCULLIS MONEY(1600-1601), trade coinage, minted at the Tower for the first voyage of the incorporated 'Company of Merchants of London Trading into the East Indies'.
Equivalent in weight to the Spanish Real coinage. Ex:- Seaby bulletin, Dec.1961,no.8179,ill.pl.71,no.5.
 
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Size approx. 24-25 mm     Weight 49.2gn.(3.19g.).      
Ref: HC1730-1534     SOLD JUNE 2008 Enquire    
£ 3000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2337E
SECOND COINAGE (1526-1544). LAKER BUST D. mm.lis.
A little off-centre, otherwise a collectable
GOOD FINE AND BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 24-25 mm     Weight 38.1gn (2.47g)      
Ref: HC1753-1562     SOLD JUNE 2008 Enquire    
£ 120
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). PHILIP AND MARY   [1554-1558].   Silver  Sixpence. S2506
ENGLISH TITLES ONLY, 1555, (A VERY RARE DATE). No mint mark and plainer garnishing.
Striking split at 2.30 and a flat spot in the crown (correspondingly on the reverse), otherwise with strong portraits.
 
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Size approx. 26.5-27 mm     Weight 3.2g      
Ref: HC1811-1632     SOLD JUNE 2008 Enquire    
£ 1600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2577
SIXTH ISSUE (1582-1600). mm.anchor (1598-1600).
Small metal fault before the Queen's nose, otherwise a good looking piece with clear marks - RARE.
NEAR VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31-31.5 mm     Weight 94gn (6.08g)      
Ref: HC1766-1574     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2008 Enquire    
£ 480
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2561
THIRD AND FOURTH ISSUES (1561-77). 1565, mm.rose.
Ex:- COB, HC770-475; (21/07/06).
A neat, round, full weight coin with a decent portrait.
 
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Size approx. 26 mm     Weight 48.5gn (3.14g)      
Ref: HC1762-1571     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 180
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2555
SECOND ISSUE (1560-61). mm.martlet.
Very minor surface marks, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31.5 mm     Weight 91.6gn (5.93g)      
Ref: HC1760-1569     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 240
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2577
SIXTH ISSUE (1582-1600). mm.tun (1591-5).
Ex:- COB, HC667-156; (21/07/06).
Small die flaw in the field behind the Queen's neck, otherwise attractive and
ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm     Weight 89.80gn (5.82g)      
Ref: HC1759-1568     SOLD JANUARY 2010 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Shilling. S2482
FINE SILVER ISSUE(1551-3); mm.y. Ex:- COB HC1566-1337 Jan 08.
Some light scratches on the face and a couple of marks in the field, otherwise attractive, richly toned and
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32.5 mm     Weight 94.9gn.(6.17g).      
Ref: HC1743-1552     SOLD MARCH 2010 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Halfcrown. S2479
FINE SILVER ISSSUE (1551-3). Walking horse with plume, 1551, mm.y.
A richly toned, collectable example.
 
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Size approx. 35.5-36.5 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1612-1392     SOLD APRIL 2008 Enquire    
£ 800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). PHILIP AND MARY   [1554-1558].   Silver   Sixpence. S2505
FULL TITLES, 1554.
Mary's face a little rubbed. In the legend DEVS should read DEVM and so presumably rare.
A REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 27 mm     Weight 47.1gn (3.05g)      
Ref: HC1515-1276     SOLD APRIL 2008 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2562
THIRD AND FOURTH COINAGES (1561-1577). 1567, mm.coronet.
A very decent example.
 
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Size approx. 26-26.5 mm     Weight 45.7gn (2.97g)      
Ref: HC1576-1352     SOLD APRIL 2008 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI    [1547-1553].   Silver  Crown. 
FINE SILVER ISSUE (1551-3). 1553/2 mm.tun.
A scarcer date and
A REALLY GOOD FINE AND BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 41 mm     Weight 470.70gn (30.5g)      
Ref: HC1162-841     SOLD APRIL 2008 Enquire    
£ 1350
       
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.
Ex:- C.O.B. HC761-461
A most attractive piece, being neat and centrally struck on a full flan. 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: HC1716-1513     SOLD APRIL 2008 Enquire    
£ 2000
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Shilling. S2468
SECOND PERIOD (Jan.1549-Apr.1550). CANTERBURY, bust 3, mm.t/t, M:D:XLIX (1549).
Obviously a fresh find - obverse grazed and a little porous - the reverse a little double struck but what a coin this would have been before it was lost! - a fuller example I have yet to see.
 
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Size approx. 29.5-31.5 mm     Weight 74.2gn (4.81g)      
Ref: HC1665-1453     SOLD APRIL 2008 Enquire    
£ 950
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Threepence. S2573
FIFTH ISSUE (1578-82). 1578, mm.greek cross.
Obverse off centre but with an exceptional portrait.
 
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Size approx. 18.5 mm     Weight 21gn (1.35g)      
Ref: HC1676-1463     SOLD SEPTEMBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). PHILIP AND MARY   [1554-1558].   Silver  Shilling. S2500
BUSTS FACE TO FACE, FULL TITLES, WITH MARK OF VALUE AND DATE - 1554.
Attractive light tone and fully struck - both portraits bold and full weight plus.
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30 mm     Weight 6.5g      
Ref: HC1205-891     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 1600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2316
FIRST COINAGE (1509-26). Portrait of Henry VII. LONDON. mm.portcullis crowned.
A few dents and scrapes but a lovely tone with strong details.
 
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Size approx. 26.5 mm     Weight 42.6gn (2.76g)      
Ref: HC943-76     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Shilling. S2466
SECOND PERIOD (Jan.1549-Apr.1550).
TOWER MINT, bust 5, MDL (1550), mm.swan.
Weak in parts as usual, otherwise practically as struck with lustre in the fields and a lovely face of the boy King.
 
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Size approx. 29.5-30.5 mm     Weight 73.8gn (4.78g)      
Ref: HC1634-1415     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 700
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver   Shilling. S2555
SECOND ISSUE (1560-61), mm.crosscrosslet.
Dark toned
GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 31-32.5 mm     Weight 91gn (5.90g)      
Ref: HC1469-1225     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 150
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Sixpence. S2483
FINE SILVER ISSUE (1551-3), LONDON, mm.y.
A touch off centre with a small striking split at 10 o'clock, otherwise an attractively toned, full coin and
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 29 mm     Weight 48.4gn (3.14g)      
Ref: HC1609-1388     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2572
FOURTH ISSUE (1578-82). mm.Greek cross. 1578/7.
A little ragged between 7 and 9 o'clock, otherwise
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 24.5-26 mm     Weight 42.4gn (2.75g)      
Ref: HC892-598     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 110
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Crown. S2582
SIXTH ISSUE (1601-2), mm.1 (1601).
Perhaps once cleaned but now lightly toned and well centred on a full flan.
NEARLY VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 43-43.25 mm     Weight 459.1gn (29.76g)      
Ref: HC1569-1343     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 2850
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Gold  Crown of the double-rose. S2273
SECOND COINAGE(1526-44), hK on the obverse ( Katherine of Aragon ). mm.rose.
Well centred and fresh.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Ref: HC1611-1390     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 1750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver   Threepence. S2573
FOURTH ISSUE (1578-1582). 1578, mm.Greek cross.
A little off centre, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 19-19.5 mm     Weight 22.8gn (1.48g)      
Ref: HC1277-973     SOLD MARCH 2008 Enquire    
£ 70
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Silver  Groat. S2372
THIRD COINAGE, BRISTOL MINT, Bristol bust A, mm.- / WS monogram.
Some flatness in the legend but a well framed portrait.
 
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Size approx. 25.5-26 mm     Weight 36.9gn (2.39g)      
Ref: HC1640-1421     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 325
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Silver  Groat. S2369
THIRD COINAGE (1544-7), TOWER MINT, bust group 2, mm.lis.
Obverse a little off centre but with an excellent portrait.
 
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Size approx. 25-25.5 mm     Weight 36.1gn (2.34g)      
Ref: HC1639-1420     SOLD JUNE 2009 Enquire    
£ 425
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII - POSTHUMOUS COINAGE   [1547-1551].   Silver   Groat. S2409
YORK MINT, bust 5.
Pierced above the crown - but still a pleasing coin.
 
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Size approx. 26 mm     Weight 40.1gn (2.6g)      
Ref: HC1525-1287     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2577
FIFTH ISSUE (1582-1600), mm.woolpack (1594-6).
Cross scratched in the field behind the Queen's head and soft in the bodice, (correspondingly on the reverse in the second quarter). A little 'off round', otherwise attractive colour and of good weight.
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30-31 mm     Weight 95.4gn (6.18g)      
Ref: HC893-599     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 175
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI    [1547-1553].   Silver  Penny. S2460
FIRST PERIOD (April 1547-Jan.1549). TOWER MINT, CIVITAS LONDON, mm.arrow.
A little nibbled below the bust and a touch off centre but with a clear mint mark and excellent portrait and VERY RARE.
 
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Size approx. 15-15.5 mm     Weight 7.6gn (.49g)      
Ref: HC1212-898     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Silver  Groat. S2403
POSTHUMOUS COINAGE(1547-51), TOWER MINT,bust 5, mm.grapple(rev.only).
A decent example with a clear mint mark.
 
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Size approx. 26 - 26.5 mm          
Ref: HC1616-1396     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 275
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver   Groat. S2337E
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44), Bust D, mm.rose.
Very slight double striking in the obverse legend but overall an acceptable example.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1542-1306     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Penny. S2332
FIRST COINAGE (1509-26). SOVEREIGN type of DURHAM. Bp.Ruthall (1509-23), T D beside shield, mm.lis.
A very attractive little piece on a good flan.
 
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Size approx. 15.5-16.5 mm     Weight 9.2gn (.59g)      
Ref: HC1604-1383     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Sixpence. S2483
FINE SILVER ISSUE. LONDON. mm.tun.
A light crease, otherwise
BETTER THAN VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 27.25 mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1614-1394     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 475
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Silver  Halfgroat. S2211
FACING BUST ISSUE, CANTERBURY, Class IIIc, mm.tun.
Tiny scrape to the right of the King's shoulder through the treasure but a lovely portrait.
 
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Size approx. 18.5-20 mm     Weight 24.2gn (1.57g)      
Ref: HC1636-1417     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 120
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2337E
SECOND COINAGE (1526-1544), Third bust, mm.lis.
A decent example.
 
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Size approx. 24.5-25 mm     Weight 41.8gn (2.71g)      
Ref: HC1601-1379     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Penny. S2354
SECOND COINAGE 91526-44), SOVEREIGN type of DURHAM. Bp.Tunstall (1530-), C D beside shield, mm.star / - (1529-44).
Well centred and bold.
 
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Size approx. 15 mm     Weight 10.6gn (.69g)      
Ref: HC1603-1382     SOLD FEB. 2008 Enquire    
£ 125
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I    [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2578B
SIXTH ISSUE(1582-1603), 1596, mm.key. Ex:- Spink(circa 1978); and Noble Australia(April 97, lot 1077).
A little weak in the rose and correspondingly on the reverse but attractive all the same with a good portrait. A difficult mint mark to find.
 
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Size approx. 26 - 27 mm          
Ref: HC1615-1395     SOLD MARCH 2009 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509 - 1547].   Silver  Groat. S2373
THIRD COINAGE, CANTERBURY, bust group 2. No mm.
Some flatness in the legend and a bit ragged around the edge but with a clear portrait and shield.
 
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Size approx. 24.5-25 mm     Weight 31.6gn (2.05g)      
Ref: HC1619-1399     SOLD OCTOBER 2009 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2561B
THIRD AND FOURTH ISSUES (1561-77), 1564, mm.pheon, very large bust (3E).
Not a high grade but full and round with good eye appeal.
 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 44.8gn (2.9g)      
Ref: HC1610-1389     SOLD AUGUST 2009 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2577
FIFTH ISSUE (1580-1600). mm.woolpack (1594-6).
Just a little irregular but good portrait and shield.
A REALLY GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30-32 mm     Weight 93.7gn (6.07g)      
Ref: HC1258-952     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 175
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat.  S2372
THIRD COINAGE (1544-7). BRISTOL, Bristol bust A.
Legends partially flat and a rather frosted surface, otherwise with a fully struck portrait.
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 24.5-25.5 mm     Weight 35gn (2.27g)      
Ref: HC578-375     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 425
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Silver  Groat. S2258
PROFILE ISSUE, REGULAR TYPE, triple band to crown, mm.pheon (1505-9).
Weakness in 1st quarter, otherwise with a rich tone and good portrait.
 
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Size approx. 26-27 mm     Weight 46.1gn (2.99g)      
Ref: HC1386-1123     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Shilling. S2482
FINE SILVER ISSUE (1551-3). mm.tun.
Crimped and scratched and pierced through the obverse mint mark, otherwise curiously well overweight and would have been
VERY FINE OR BETTER 		 
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Size approx. 32 mm     Weight 100.5gn (6.51g)      
Ref: HC950-157     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 120
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2595
MILLED ISSUE, 1562, mm.star. Tall bust with decorated dress.
A little soft in one quarter of the shield, otherwise an attractive, darkly toned
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25.75 mm     Weight 45.7gn (2.96g)      
Ref: HC1575-1351     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Gold  Angel. S2299
THIRD COINAGE (1544-7). Annulet by angel's head and on ship, mm.lis.
A little irregular at 8.30 but with a beautifully struck angel.
A REALLY GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 27.5-28.5 mm     Weight 77.16gn (5g)      
Ref: HC1166-845     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 1800
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2337E
SECOND COINAGE (1526-1544). Laker bust D. mm.arrow.
Professionally cleaned so it will tone - obverse a touch off centre -
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 24.5-25 mm     Weight 40gn (2.6g)      
Ref: HC1250-940     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 280
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver  Shilling. S2482
FINE SILVER ISSUE (1551-3); mm.y with typical Y portrait.
Some light scratches on the face and a couple of marks in the field, otherwise an attractive, richly toned coin and
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 32.5 mm     Weight 94.9gn (6.17g)      
Ref: HC1566-1337     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 500
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver   Sixpence. S2578B
FIFTH ISSUE (1582-1600), mm.hand. 1590.
A full piece of metal - very attractive.
 
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Size approx. 26.5-28 mm     Weight 45.4gn (2.94g)      
Ref: HC1512-1273     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 325
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2339
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44). YORK. Archbp. Wolsey, TW beside shield, cardinal's hat below, mm. voided cross.
Die flaw in the obverse legend but on a full flan with a good portrait - overall
GOOD VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25.5-26 mm     Weight 43.1gn (2.79g)      
Ref: HC1098-769     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 450
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver   Halfgroat. S2322
FIRST COINAGE (1509-26), CANTERBURY, Archbishop Wareham, mm.pomegranate.
Neat and round.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1541-1305     SOLD JAN. 2008 Enquire    
£ 120
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2577
FIFTH ISSUE (1582-1600). mm.hand (1590-2).
Small dig on the mouth, otherwise
A REALLY GOOD FINE + 		 
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Size approx. 30.5-31 mm     Weight 97gn (6.3g)      
Ref: HC1137-816     SOLD DEC 2007 Enquire    
£ 165
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Silver  Groat. 
FACING BUST ISSUE, Type IIIc, one plain and one jewelled. mm.crowned leopard's head (1498-9).
A few very faint surface marks but a very good example of this popular and scarce mint mark.
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 26-26.5 mm     Weight 38gn (2.46g)      
Ref: HC1247-937     SOLD DEC 2007 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII - POSTHUMOUS COINAGE   [1547-1551].   Silver  Groat. S2408
CANTERBURY, Bust 6.
Some verdigris and soft in the face but neat and round
 
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Size approx. 26 mm     Weight 37.3gn (2.42g)      
Ref: HC1103-774     SOLD DEC 2007 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Crown. S2582
SIXTH ISSUE (1601-2), mm.1 (1601).
A very attractive, full and clearly struck coin.
VERY FINE+ / ABOUT VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 42-42.5 mm     Weight 463.7gn (30.05g)      
Ref: HC1568-1342     SOLD DEC 2007 Enquire    
£ 3750
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver   Sixpence. S2578B
FIFTH ISSUE (1582-1603), 1594, mm.woolpack.
Some weakness in the shield otherwise an attractive example.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1540-1304     SOLD JANUARY 2009 Enquire    
£ 135
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2577
FIFTH ISSUE (1582-1600). mm.tun (1591-5).
A little small (possibly a touch clipped, however only a few grains light) - legends a little patchy but portrait
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 29-30 mm     Weight 93.2gn (6.04g)      
Ref: HC1008-680     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). PHILIP AND MARY   [1554-1558].   Silver   Shilling. S2498
UNDATED, MARK OF VALUE.
Weak in the obverse crown otherwise with two good portraits and a full shield.
 
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Size approx. 31 mm     Weight 94.9gn.(6.15g.)      
Ref: HC1428-1180     SOLD NOV. 2007 Enquire    
£ 1250
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Gold  Angel. S2187
CLASS V. mm.pheon (1505-9).
Slight bend and although barely very fine, this piece is neat and well centred and fully struck.
 
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Size approx. 28.5 mm     Weight 77gn (4.99g)      
Ref: HC1393-1142     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 1200
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Silver  Halfgroat. S2262
PROFILE ISSUE. YORK. Archbishop Bainbridge; keys below shield. mm.martlet.
A little bit oval but still a presentable example.
GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 19-21 mm     Weight 20.7gn (1.34g)      
Ref: HC1129-808     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Threehalfpence. 
1575. mm.eglantine.
Reverse a little off centre and a bit 'cleaned looking' but with a full portrait.
 
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Size approx. 15-16 mm     Weight 13.7gn (.89g)      
Ref: HC1133-812     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver   Groat. S2371
THIRD COINAGE (1544-47),SOUTHWARK, S in forks of cross, CIVITAS LONDON, BUST GROUP 3.
Excellent portrait with lustre in the fields.
 
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Size approx. 24.5-26 mm     Weight 35.8gn (2.32g)      
Ref: HC1374-1102     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 650
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Sixpence. S2561
THIRD ISSUE (1561-77). 1564. mm.pheon.
Obverse a little stained and cleaned - reverse fresh and well detailed.
VERY FINE/GOOD VERY FINE+ 		 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 50.4gn (3.26g)      
Ref: HC766-466     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver   Halfgroat. S2345
SECOND COINAGE (1526-44), CANTERBURY. Archbishop Cranmer (1533- ), T C beside shield. mm.catherine wheel.
Well centred.
VERY FINE OR PRACTICALLY SO 		 
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Size approx. 20 mm     Weight 21.9gn (1.42g)      
Ref: HC1370-1098     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 120
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). EDWARD VI   [1547-1553].   Silver   Sixpence. S2483
FINE SILVER ISSUE (1551-3), LONDON, mm.y.
Very light crease on the obverse but still a collectable example and the very scarce emaciated bust.
FINE/GOOD FINE 		 
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Size approx. 27-28 mm     Weight 44.4gn (2.85g)      
Ref: HC1514-1275     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 160
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver   Halfcrown. S2583
SIXTH ISSUE (1601-2), mm.1 (1601).
Dark toned and a little off round but a clear and very collectable example.
 
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Size approx. 34-35 mm     Weight 231.5gn (15g)      
Ref: HC1551-1322     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 1400
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver  Groat. S2377
THIRD COINAGE (1544-7), BRISTOL, Bristol bust, mm.-/WS
Die flaw on obverse and a little off centre, otherwise
ALMOST VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 25-26 mm     Weight 33.8gn (2.18g)      
Ref: HC1102-773     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver   Sixpences. 
MILLED ISSUES of 1566 and 1571, mm.star and castle.
Crimpled and only FINE - GOOD FINE but both VERY RARE - THE PAIR £600.
 
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Ref: HC1516-1277     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 600
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver   Sixpence. S2578B
FIFTH ISSUE (1582-1600), 1596. mm.key.
Ex:- Patrick Finn.
A pretty example of this more difficult mint mark.
 
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Size approx. mm     Weight gn (g)      
Ref: HC1539-1303     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 225
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Silver  Groat. S2193
FACING BUST ISSUE, TYPE I, open crown, LONDON. mm.lis-rose dimidiated, (1485-7).
A bit scruffy but with a bold portrait.
 
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Size approx. 25 mm     Weight 41gn (2.66g)      
Ref: HC947-304     SOLD NOV 2007 Enquire    
£ 160
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VIII   [1509-1547].   Silver   Halfgroat. S2341
SECOND COINAGE (1526-1544). TOWER MINT, mm.lis (obv. only).
King's mouth weak and correspondingly on the reverse, otherwise a neat
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 19.2 mm     Weight 20.7gn (1.34g)      
Ref: HC1508-1269     SOLD FEB 2009 Enquire    
£ 165
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Shilling. S2577
FIFTH ISSUE (1582-1600). mm.tun (1591-5).
Slightly double struck in the hair, otherwise attractive
VERY FINE 		 
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Size approx. 30.5-32 mm     Weight 96.1gn (6.23g)      
Ref: HC1034-168     SOLD OCT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 300
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). HENRY VII   [1485-1509].   Silver   Groat. S2200
CLASS IVa, mm.crosscrosslet (1504-5).
Pierced at 2 o'clock (obv.), otherwise a very nice example.
 
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Size approx. 25.5-26.5 mm     Weight 47.8gn (3.1g)      
Ref: HC1353-1078     SOLD - OCT. 07 Enquire    
£ 100
       
ENGLISH - HOUSE OF TUDOR (1485-1603). ELIZABETH I   [1558-1603].   Silver  Threepence. S2566
THIRD ISSUE (1561-77). 1575 mm.eglantine.
Nice portrait.
 
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Size approx. 19 mm     Weight 23.8gn (1.54g)      
Ref: HC1174-854     SOLD SEPT. 2007 Enquire    
£ 85
 

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