LANCASTER. Henry VI. First reign, 1422-1461. AR Groat (27mm, 3.74 g, 11h). Rosette-mascle issue. Calais mint; im: cross fleury/plain cross. Struck 1427-1430. EF.

The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins – Part III
Lot: 93. Estimated: $ 400

Edward III to Edward IV, Silver

Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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LANCASTER. Henry VI. First reign, 1422-1461. AR Groat (27mm, 3.74 g, 11h). Rosette-mascle issue. Calais mint; im: cross fleury/plain cross. Struck 1427-1430. Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches; fleurs at cusps / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters. Whitton, Heavy 27; North 1446; SCBC 1859. Richly toned, minor flan flaws and marks. EF. Rare cross fleury variety. Lot includes an old ticket in the hand of A.H. Baldwin, with additional notes in pencil on reverse indicating hoard pedigree and that it was purchase from Baldwin’s in 1952.

From the Geoffrey Cope Collection. Ex 1866 Stamford Hoard.


Closing Date and Time: 22 May 2025 at 10:30:40 ET.

Presented in association with Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG and Numismatica Genevensis SA.

All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer’s fee.