Henry VI (First reign, 1422-1461), Leaf-Mascle issue, Groat, Calais, mm. cross V, leaf on breast x of rex over mascle, mascle after rex and before la, double saltire after la, leaf and saltire after sie, 3.51g/11h (Whitton 33; N 1475; S 1890). Good fine, the variety very rare £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Richard Renshaw Collection of Henry VI Groats.

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Bt D. Poll 2010

This is the first specimen of this variety observed by the late vendor. A second appeared in the Brady sale.