YORK (Restored). Richard III. 1483-1485. AR Groat (26mm, 3.08 g, 11h). Type 1. London mint; im: halved sun and rose 1. Struck 26 June 1483–20 July 1483.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 3 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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YORK (Restored). Richard III. 1483-1485. AR Groat (26mm, 3.08 g, 11h). Type 1. London mint; im: halved sun and rose 1. Struck 26 June 1483–20 July 1483. (halved sun & rose) RICΛRD’· DI’· GRΛ’· RЄX ΛnGL’· Z FRΛnC (saltire stops), crowned facing bust within tressure of arches / (halved sun & rose) POSVI DЄVm · A DIVTOR Є’· mЄVm/ CIVI TAS LOn DOn (saltire stops), long cross pattée; trefoils in quarters. Winstanley 1; MEG type 1; Lockett –; North 1679; SCBC 2154. Toned. Good VF. Very strong portrait. |