Henry VIII second coinage groat, mm lis 1526-44:
Obverse: hEnRIC VIII D G R AGL Z FRAnC - Henry VIII by the grace of God King of England and France , saltire stops, crowned bust of Henry VIII right, Laker bust D, larger squarer face with roman nose and fluffy hair, crown arch does not break inner circle, Lombardic lettering.
Reverse: POSVI DEV ADIVTORE mEV - I have made God my helper , double saltire stops, square-topped shield with long-cross fourchee with a saltire in forks, quartering arms, lions and lis.
Weight: 2.37 grams. Maximum diameter: 25mm. S 2337E.

Sold Nov 2012