LANCASTER. Henry VI. First reign, 1422-1461. AR Groat (27mm, 3.74 g, 8h). Rosette-mascle issue. Calais mint; im: cross patonce/plain cross. Struck 1430-1431.

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The Richard A. Jourdan Collection – British, Silver

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LANCASTER. Henry VI. First reign, 1422-1461. AR Groat (27mm, 3.74 g, 8h). Rosette-mascle issue. Calais mint; im: cross patonce/plain cross. Struck 1430-1431. Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches with trefoils at cusps; rosette stops / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters; additional annulets in second and third quarters, double saltire and rosette stops. Cf. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe p. 200; Whitton, Heavy 26a; North 1446; SCBC 1859. Old cabinet toning. EF. Exceptionally well struck, rare thus.

From the Richard A. Jourdan Collection of Medieval European Coins. Ex Classical Numismatic Group Inventory (Summer 2004); Marshall Collection (Spink 167, 31 March 2004), lot 83 (with ticket); Spink Numismatic Circular L.12 (December 1942), no. 17357.


Closing Date and Time: 25 March 2020 at 11:42:00 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 18% buyer’s fee.