Henry VI 1íst reign (1422-61), Quarter-Noble, Leaf-Mascle issue, 1.73g, mm. lis, henric di gra rex ang, saltire stops, lis above shield within double tressure, rev. exaltabitvr in glori, double saltire after in, leaf on inner circle, ornate cross, lis at centre, all within double tressure (N.1473; S.1829; Schneider 330; Stewartby IV; Whitton 10), noted in the Ryan catalogue as 'holed' now skilfully plugged at 1 o'clock, otherwise good very fine, extremely rare.
:W Talbot Ready, Sotheby, 15 November 1920, lot 434Capt. Marno, collection purchased by Spink, 1923V J E Ryan, Glendining, 28 June 1950, lot 56Bt A H Baldwin, October 1999
Estimate: £1,500.00 - £2,000.00