The Francis Bartlett Collection of British Groats

Edward IV (Second reign, 1471-1483), A mule with Henry VI (restored), Groat, London, mm. cross fitchée/restoration cross, edward di gra rex angl z franc, trefoils on side cusps, trefoil stops, rev. posvi devm adivtore mevm; civitas london, no stops, 2.81g/12h (Stewartby p.432; B & W p.320, 1 [E XII/H 7]; N 1631/17; S 2096/82). Surfaces somewhat uneven and retaining traces of find deposit, otherwise very fine, very rare
£600-£800

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

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C. Rochester Collection, Spink Auction 194, 26 March 2008, lot 653; F. Brady Collection, Spink Auction 209, 6 October 2011, lot 207