Lot 221
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Edward VI, Groat, 2.12g., first period, Tower, m.m. arrow, EDOARD 6 D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX, rev. small shield (N.1897; S.2455), the portrait weak, about fine, the reverse better, extremely rare
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Edward VI, Groat, 2.12g., first period, Tower, m.m. arrow, EDOARD 6 D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX, rev. small shield (N.1897; S.2455), the portrait weak, about fine, the reverse better, extremely rare

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Edward VI, Groat, 2.12g., first period, Tower, m.m. arrow, EDOARD 6 D G AGL FRA Z HIB REX, rev. small shield (N.1897; S.2455), the portrait weak, about fine, the reverse better, extremely rare
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Lot Essay

The French reading EDOARD for EDWARD is found on both Groats and Halfgroats of the first period. On Tower Groats EDOARD is extremely rare, whereas on Canterbury Halfgroats it is the usual variety.