The Francis Bartlett Collection of British Groats
Henry VI (First reign, 1422-1461), Leaf-Mascle issue, Groat, Calais, mm. cross V, henric di gra rex angl z fran, leaf on breast, mascle after rex, rev. posvi devm adivtore mevm; villa calisie, mascle before la, 3.73g/11h (Stewartby p.325, IVb; Whitton 32c; N 1475; S 1890). Somewhat double-struck, bright metal with peripheral toning, good very fine £500-£600