The Francis Bartlett Collection of British Groats

Henry VI (First reign, 1422-1461), Leaf-Pellet [A] issue, Groat, London, mm. cross IIIb on obv. only, henric di gra rex angl z francie, pellets by crown, leaf on bust, saltire before di, rev. posvi devm adivtore mevm; civitas london, extra small pellets in quarters under civi and lon, damaged ds, no saltire after posvi, 3.83g/12h (Stewartby p.326, VIIIa; Whitton 41b; N 1503; S 1914). Some central striking weakness, otherwise good very fine, toned and scarce £300-£360

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

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Davissons Mailbid Sale 25, 1 February 2007 (114)

Same dies as the Carylon-Britton/Lawrence/Brady coin (Spink 209, lot 125)