Ancient, British and World Coins and Banknotes

Edward III (1327-1377), Groat, mm. cross pattée on obv., cross fourchée on rev., chain mail on breast, reads francie, saltire before and after civitas, reversed ns in london, bar over the last, 4.25g/5h (LAL 28; N 1286; S 1638). Very fine and attractively toned, very rare (£600-700)

Provenance:
E.J. Winstanley Collection;
G.V. Doubleday Collection, Glendining Auction, 7-8 June 1972, lot 638;
Mrs R. Henry Norweb Collection, Part IV, Spink Auction 59, 17 June 1987, lot 1343