Henry VI (First reign, 1422-1461), Leaf-Mascle/Leaf-Trefoil issue mule, Groat, London, mm. cross IV/IIIb, henric di gra rex angl z france, leaf on breast, mascle after rex, rev. posvi devm adivtore mevm; sivitas london, trefoil after devm, o over e and s over r within posvi, 3.88g/4h (Stewartby p.325, IVa/Va; Whitton 20d; N 1474/1484; S 1889). Good very fine, strong portrait, rare £700-£900

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Francis Bartlett Collection of British Groats.

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Reigate Hoard, Glendining Auction, 8 December 1992, lot 322 (part); F. Brady Collection, Spink Auction 209, 6 October 2011, lot 112