Coins and Historical Medals

Henry VI (First reign, 1422-1461), Leaf-Mascle issue, Groat, mm. crosses IV/V, leaf in spandrel below breast, mascle after rex, rev. mascle before lon, leaf below final m of mevm, tas l struck over lon d, 3.84g/12h (cf. Whitton 20b; N 1474; S 1888). Slightly off-centre and a few surface marks, otherwise about very fine, the reverse errors very rare £200-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Coins from the Collection of the late Dr John Hulett.

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Provenance: From the Reigate Brokes Road (Surrey) Hoard, 1990; Glendining Auction, 8 December 1992, lot 318; bt Baldwin December 1992