Lot 2380

Sale 133 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Edward I, (1272-1307), silver farthing, long cross type, class VII, issued 1290-1300, London Mint, (0.33 g), obv.
crowned facing bust reaching almost to edge of coin, large face with pellet eyes, neat tall crown, bushy hair of thick strands, no inner pelleted circle, E R ANGLIE around, open E, rev. long cross voided dividing CIVITAS LONDON, trefoil of pellets in each angle enclosed by inner circle of pellets, (S.1447, N.1055). Toned, slightly porous, good fine and rare.

Ex S.J. Green Collection. Previously Spink Auction 16020 lot, 776. The Lord Stewartby Collection Part II. Purchased Spink June 1996. With tickets.

Estimate
$120
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$170

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