LANCASTER. Henry VI. First reign, 1422-1461. AR Groat (27mm, 3.87 g, 6h). Trefoil-pellet issue. London (Tower) mint; im: cross fleurée/–. Struck 1443-1445. Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches with trefoils at cusps; trefoils flanking neck, pellets flanking crown / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters, extra pellets in first and fourth quarters. North 1501; SCBC 1913. Old cabinet toning. VF. Rare.
From the Arthur M. Fitts III Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 73 (13 September 2006), lot 1251; I. Buck (Spink 176, 30 November 2005), lot 243.