Henry VI (First reign, 1422-1461), Rosette-Mascle/Pinecone-Mascle issue mule, Groat, London, mm. cross IIIa/V, henric di gra rex angl z franc, mascle after rex, other stops rosettes, rev. posvi devm adivore mevm; civitas london, pinecone after posvi and don, first i of civi over v, 3.83g/11h (Stewartby p.324, IIb/IIII; Whitton 17a/[unlisted rev. variety]; N 1445/60; S 1858/74). Better than very fine, toned and rare £600-£800

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

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R.C. Lockett Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction, 11-17 October 1956, lot 1454 (part); SNC July 1990 (4285); F. Brady Collection, Spink Auction 209, 6 October 2011, lot 101