Henry VI (1422-61), Groat, cross-pellet issue, class C, London, 3.73g, m.m. cross fleury, crowned bust facing, saltire on neck, pellets by crown, mascle stop only after henric, rev. long cross and pellets, additional smaller pellet in first and third quarter (Walters 306[a]; N.1518; S.1936), chip to flan at 7 o'clock, otherwise attractively toned, practically as struck, rare thus.
provenance
Spink Numismatic Circular, November 1976, no. 9221 - 'Choice. Slightest edge chip, otherwise almost mint state - £120
Purchased Spink, April 1959
Dr E C Carter collection, purchased en bloc by Baldwin, 1951
Carlyon-Britton collection
Estimate: £500.00 - £600.00"