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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2111Great Britain. Henry VIII (1509-47) silver Groat. S-2337E. 
            Second coinage of 1526-44. Arrow mm (used 1526-32). The classic, 
            later portrait styled after the painting by Holbein, showing Henry 
            in his ermine cap and jacket, but on the coin the cap becomes a 
            crown. A very choice coin of light gray color, central details clear 
            and appealing, legends mostly readable, uncracked flan. Rotated dies 
            as so often seen. Slight porosity on the reverse. NGC graded EF-45. 
            Estimated Value $700-800. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $525
             


          








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