Lot 1527

Sale 82 · Important Australian, British & World Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Orders & Decorations

Description

Edward I, (1272-1307), long cross silver penny in the name of Henry III, type VI, issued 1269-1278, rev. ION ONS EDM VND (Ion of Bury St. Edmunds mint), (S.1377, N.1001). Toned, round and weak in places, otherwise nearly very fine.

Ex Noble Numismatics Sale 51 (lot 1203) and previously from the Colchester, Essex hoard of 1969. Prior to the discovery of this hoard only one example of this mint for this type was known. The Colchester Hoard yielded another 1,916 examples, all die duplicates of each other.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$80

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