YORK (Restored). Richard III. 1483-1485. AR Groat (25mm, 2.90 g, 4h). Type 2b. London mint; im: boar’s head 2. Struck 20 July 1483–June 1484.Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots British, Silver Sold For $ 1 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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YORK (Restored). Richard III. 1483-1485. AR Groat (25mm, 2.90 g, 4h). Type 2b. London mint; im: boar’s head 2. Struck 20 July 1483–June 1484. (boar’s head) RICΛRD’· DI’· GRΛ’· RЄX ΛnGL’· Z FRΛnC (saltire stops), crowned facing bust within tressure of arches / (boar’s head) POSVI DЄVm · A DIVTOR Є’· mЄVm/ CIVI TAS LOn DOn (saltire stops), long cross pattée; trefoils in quarters. Winstanley 6; MEG type 2b; cf. Lockett I 1660; North 1679; SCBC 2156. Small edge split and some scratches under old tone. VF. Clear mint mark both sides. |