An incomplete and worn post-Medieval silver halfgroat of Henry VIII (1509-1547), minted by Archbishop Thomas Wolsey at York between 1526-30. Mintmarks: cross voided/cross voided (North 1991: 112, ref: 1805).<p class="mw-empty-elt"></p>
<p>Obverse: hENRIC VIII [D G] R AGL Z F; Crowned portrait of Henry VIII right.</p>
<p>Reverse: CIVI/TAS/EBO/RACI; Long cross fourchée over royal shield with TW beside shield and hat below.</p>
<p>Diameter: 18.7mm. Weight: 0.94g. DA=12:9.</p>
<p>North, J. J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink &amp; Son, London.</p>
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The Portable Antiquities Scheme, Frank Basford, 2018-02-23 09:59:31</div>
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