Lot 1429

Description

Edward III, (1327-1377), silver groat, fourth coinage, pre-treaty type 2b, London Mint, mint mark - cross pattee, (4.36 g), obv. crowned facing bust within tressure of arches, fleurs on all cusps, pellet each side of central fleur on crown, +EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL & FRANC around begins at 12 o'clock, saltire stops, `&' is barred 7 with long front, rev. long cross voided dividing POSVI DEUM ADIVTOREM MEV / CIVI TAS LON DON within two circles, trefoil of pellets within each angle, saltire stops, reversed Ns, (S.1637, N.1286). Toned, well centred, fine and rare.

Ex S.J.Green Collection.
Previously Spink Auction 17029 Lot # 1923 (28 April 2017).
The Lord Stewartby Collection Part VI.