Richard II (1377-1399), Groat, Type Ia/IIc mule, London, mm. cross pattée, ricard di gra rex angle f francie d, lettering and bust as Edward III, double saltire stops, rev. posvi devm adivtorem mev; civitas london, new neat lettering, ts with small downward-pointing serifs, bar above n of don, 4.58g/3h (Stewartby p.261, I/II; Potter Ia/IIcA; N 1320 (a/b); S 1678/9). Light marks, otherwise good fine, reverse better with all distinguishing marks clear, toned and very rare £1,500-£1,800

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

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F. Brady Collection, Spink Auction 209, 6 October 2011, lot 55; bt Baldwin

BM 1923.1105.51, same dies