Lot 1414

Sale 134 · Important Australian, British, World, and Ancient Coins, Banknotes, and Medals

Description

Richard I, (1189-1199), silver penny, short cross type, Class IVa, London Mint, moneyer William, issued 1194-1199, (1.48 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, +HENRICVSR/EX around begins at 10 o'clock, rev. voided short cross with quatrefoil in each angle within inner circle, +WILLELM ON LVN around begins at 12 o'clock, (S.1348A, N.968). Toned, clipped on either side, good fine.

Ex S.J.Green Collection.
Previously Spink Auction 16020 Lot # 490 (28 June 2016) (part). The Lord Stewartby Collection Part II, purchased June 1957. With collector's tickets.

Estimate
$100
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$180

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