Lot 998

Sale 54 · Important Australian & World Coins, Historical Medals, War Medals, Australian, New Zealand & World Banknotes

Description

Ireland, Henry VIII (1509-1547), third coinage, posthumous issue groat, Dublin mint, mm. P, issued 1547-1547, (2.4 grams), (S.6488, DF 218). Round, golden tone, very good distinctive portrait, good very fine, very rare, regarded by Patrick Finn as the finest known base issue groat from Ireland.

Ex. Patrick Finn with his ticket and packet, list 5 (No.433), purchased September 1995.

Estimate
$1,000
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$820