Lot 2356
Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals
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Description
Richard I, (1189-1199), silver penny, short cross type, class IVa, London Mint, moneyer William, (0.79 g), obv. crowned bust facing, very coarse work, grotesque face with large annulet for eyes, pearls in crown run into one line, hand and sceptre breaking inner circle, HENRICVS REX around, rev. voided short cross with quatrefoil in each angle within inner circle, +AIMER ON L around, (S.1348A, N.968). Toned, lightly clipped, light weight, nearly fine and scarce.
Ex S.J.Green Collection. Ex Spink Auction 16020, lot 490 (part). The Lord Stewartby Collection Part II, purchased Spink, August 1952. With tickets.
- Estimate
- $50
- Result Status
- Sold
- Prices Realised
- $90