Description
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
