Henry VI, (1422-1461), Halfgroats (2), Calais, Pincone-mascle/Annulet mule, 1.77g, mm. cross IIIb/V, henric di gra re angl z f, pinecones in legend, mascle after re, rev, annulet after posvi and in vil and cali angles; Pinecone-Mascle issue, 1.88g, mm. cross IIIb/V, reads rex anl, rev. no pinecone after posvi, otherwise as previous (N.1463/1429, 1463; S.1877/1840, 1877; Stewartby p.329, IIIb/I, IIIb), the first with lightly corroded surface, but very rare, the second toned, very fine (2).
(i) Reigate Hoard, Glendining, 8 December 1992, lot 265Bt Spink, March 1995(ii) W Talbot Ready, Sotheby, 15-19 December 1920, lot 440R C Lockett, Glendining, 4-6 November 1958, lot 3120dBt A H Baldwin, May 1998
Estimate: £150.00 - £200.00