Coins and Historical Medals

Edward I (1272-1307), Groat, London, variety b (Fox 6), mm. cross pattée on obv. only, crown with four crescents carrying pearl ornaments, rosettes by hair and on breast, pelleted trefoils in spandrels, triple-pellet stops on obv., 5.40g/9h (Allen 26, this coin; SCBI North 6-7; N 1008; S 1379B). Previously mounted, reverse gilt and with traces of gilding on obverse, some surface corrosion, otherwise fine, very rare £1,500-£1,800

Provenance: SCMB July-August 1985 (E 230)