Henry VI, first reign (1422-61), silver Groat of four pence, rosette mascle issue (1427-30), Calais Mint, facing crowned bust, within double tressure of nine arcs, fleur on each cusp, beaded circles and legend surrounding, rosette and mascle stops, initial mark cross patonce (1427-34), +hEnRIC'* DI'* GRA'* REX AnGL'* Z* FRAnC', rev. long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, beaded circles and double concentric legends surrounding, rosette and saltire stops, VIL LAxx CALI SIE*, outer legend initial mark pierced cross, +POSVI* DEVmxx A DIVTOR E'x mEVm, weight 3.86g (N.1446; S.1859). Toned good very fine.
Provenance:
Ex Bloomsbury Coin Auction, 12th September 2005.