LANCASTER. Henry VI. First reign, 1422-1461. AR Groat (26.5mm, 3.67 g, 10h). Rosette-mascle issue. Calais mint; im: pierced cross/plain cross. Struck 1422-1427. Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches with trefoils at cusps / Long cross pattée; triple pellets in quarters. Whitton,
Heavy 16a; North 1446; SCBC 1859. Light stain on obverse. Toned. Near EF. Early variety with two mascles in spandrels on obverse.
Ex Dix Noonan Webb 82 (18 June 2009), lot 19. Lot includes an old Baldwin ticket, in the hand of A.H. Baldwin (fl. 1901-1936; Eaglen D01A-2).
