Henry VI (1422-61), first reign, Groat, Trefoil issue, London mint

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Henry VI, (1422-61), first reign, Groat, London mint, trefoil issue (1438-43), mintmark crosses IIIb/V, facing crowned bust trefoil of pellets either side of neck, leaf on neck single and double…
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Henry VI, (1422-61), first reign, Groat, London mint, trefoil issue (1438-43), mintmark crosses IIIb/V, facing crowned bust trefoil of pellets either side of neck, leaf on neck single and double saltire stops both sides, trefoil after Rex, legend surrounding +HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC. Rev, long cross fourchee, trefoil of pellets in angles, reads +POSVI DEVM A DIVTOR E MEVM, inner script CIVITAS LONDON, 3.66g (S.1908; N.1496).

Slightly irregular flan, known for type, a little weather worn in places, toned with a bold portrait. Good very fine.

Ex Mike Vosper [dealer] bought 1999

Specification

Period 1422 - 1461
Date 1438-43
Coin Group

British

Denomination

Groats

Coin Ruler

Henry VI (First Reign)

Country

England

Coin House

House of Lancaster

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

London

References S.1908; N.1496
Weight 3.66 g

Provenance

ex Mike Vosper, bought 1999

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