TUDOR. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Halfgroat (20mm, 1.24 g, 12h). First period. Canterbury mint; im –. Struck April 1547-January 1549. Crowned and mantled bust right; EDOARD / CIVI TAS CAN TON, coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 1897; SCBC 2459. Toned, slightly wavy with area of weakness at center, slight double strike. Near VF.
From the Alexander Christopher Collection.
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