The Francis Bartlett Collection of British Groats

Richard II (1377-1399), Groat, Type IIb/IIf, London, mm. cross pattée, ricard di gra rex angle z franc, new lettering, bust as Edward III, double saltire stops except after franc (saltire and crescent), rev. posvi devm adivtorem mev; civitas london, new lettering, ts with large downward-pointing serifs, bar above n of don, 4.10g/2h (Stewartby p.261, II; Potter IIb/IIf; N 1320(b); S 1679). Struck from a rusty and worn obverse die, good fine, rare £500-£600

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

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DNW Auction 80, 9 December 2008, lot 75