British and World Coins

Henry VI (First reign, 1422-1461), Leaf-Mascle issue, Calais, mm cross V, leaf on tressure below breast, leaf after sie, mascle before la, 1.78g/4h (DIG 1/2; Whitton 29a-c/29c; N 1477; S 1892, this coin illustrated). Light scratch on forehead, otherwise good very fine, toned, very rare
£300-400

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The David Greenhalgh Collection of Medieval Halfgroats.

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Provenance: J. Shirley-Fox Collection; R. Carlyon-Britton Collection [from Seaby 1949]; Mrs R.H. Norweb Collection, Part III, Spink Auction 56, 19 November 1986, lot 885 (part)