Auction Catalogue
Edward IV (First reign, 1461-1470), Light coinage, Groat, [London], class Vd/VI, mm. rose on obv., sun on rev., fleurs on cusps and stamped over e on breast, 2.52g/3h (B & W Vd/VI 3; N 1568/1569; S 2012/2000). Small edge chip, fine, very rare £100-150
Long regarded as a Coventry/London mule, it has now been established that the letter on the breast is in fact an e and that the obverse die, although prepared for use in York, was used to strike in London
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