TUDOR. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Halfgroat (19mm, 1.17 g, 6h). First period. Canterbury mint; im: –. Struck April 1547-February 1548. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 121
Lot: 1329. Estimated: $ 1 500

British, Silver

Sold For $ 1 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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TUDOR. Edward VI. 1547-1553. AR Halfgroat (19mm, 1.17 g, 6h). First period. Canterbury mint; im: –. Struck April 1547-February 1548. Crowned bust right; EDWARD in legend / Coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 1901; SCBC 2459. Toned with traces of luster, minor areas of weakness. Good VF. Rare with this reading of the king’s name.

From the Arthur M. Fitts III Collection, purchased privately from Classical Numismatic Group, August 2021.


The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 121 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 6-8 October 2022. This lot is in Session Five, which will begin 8 October 2022 at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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