GREAT BRITAIN. Groat, ND (1544-47). London Mint; mm: lis. Henry VIII. PCGS AU-55.

S-2369; N-1844. Third coinage, Laker bust A. Obverse: Crowned and robed bust facing slightly right and wearing ruffled collar; Reverse: Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchee, with annulet at the end of each limb. Charmingly toned and very well centered, this minor presents a transfixing portrait of the king from late in his reign, with excellent overall detail in his eyes and facial hair.

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From the Paul C. Runze Collection. Ex: Davisson's 18 (11/2002) Lot # 253.