Edward III (1327-77), Groats (3), London, fourth coinage, pre-treaty series Gf/Gg mule, 4.30g, mm. cross 3, edwad d g rex aiigl z fraiic d hyb, annulet stops, no pellet above crown, all arches fleured, rev. mev, saltire stops, civi tas loii doii, pellets in tas, annulet in doii quarter, series Gg, 3.65g, edward, cross on breast, saltire stops, rev. saltire stops, pellets in tas, annulet in doii quarter, series Gh/Gg mule, 4.35g, open E, rev. closed E (LAL. 1-2, ?,1/1; N.1198/1199, 1199, 1200/1199; S.1570; Stewartby p. 259-260), surface marks and the second clipped, fine to very fine, the first and last rare (3).
(i) Bt A H Baldwin, September 1997(ii) Reigate Hoard, Glendining, 8 December 1992, lot 131lBt Spink, March 1995(iii) G V Doubleday, Glendining, 7-8 June 1972, lot 512Bt E J Harris, November 2005
Estimate: £90.00 - £120.00