The Francis Bartlett Collection of British Groats

Henry VII (1485-1509), Facing Bust issue, Groat, class IIIc, mm. greyhound’s head (no.2), henric di gra rex angl z fra, double-arched crown (outermost jewelled), lettering series F and broken saltires both sides, rev. posvi dev adivtoe mev; civitas london, plain cross ends, 2.80g/4h (Stewartby p.436, IIICv(b); SCBI Ashmolean 406ff; N 1705(c); S 2199). Some weakness, otherwise better than very fine and toned, reverse mint mark clear £300-£360

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

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SNC December 1942 (17371); ‘Marshall’ Collection, Spink Auction 167, 31 March 2004, lot 87