The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins

Henry VI (First reign, 1422-1461), Annulet issue, Halfgroat, York, mm. cross II on obv. only, lis by neck, 11 arcs to tressure, from the same dies as previous, 1.91g/3h (Lessen dies 1/1, and BNJ 1993, pl. 8, 13, this coin; DIG 1/1; Whitton 4; N 1430; S 1843). About very fine, extremely rare; only 8 specimens believed known, 3 of which are in institutions £1,500-£1,800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: From the Reigate Brokes Road (Surrey) Hoard, 1990; Glendining Auction, 8 December 1992, lot 249