YORK (Restored). Richard III. 1483-1485. AR Groat (27mm, 2.93 g, 4h). Type 3. London mint; im: halved sun & rose 2. Struck June 1484–22 August 1485.

Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots
Lot: 1301. Estimated: $ 2 500

British, Silver

Sold For $ 2 750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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YORK (Restored). Richard III. 1483-1485. AR Groat (27mm, 2.93 g, 4h). Type 3. London mint; im: halved sun & rose 2. Struck June 1484–22 August 1485. (halved sun & rose) RICΛRD’· DI’· GRΛ’· RЄX ΛnGL’· Z FRΛnC (saltire stops), crowned facing bust within tressure of arches; pellet below / (halved sun & rose) POSVI DЄVm · A DIVTOR Є’· mЄVm/ CIVI TAS LOn DOn (saltire stops), long cross pattée; trefoils in quarters. Winstanley 11; MEG type 3; North 1680; SCBC 2158. Slight double strike on crown and part of reverse, otherwise toned. Good VF. Strong portrait.

From the Arthur M. Fitts III Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 87 (18 May 2011), lot 2098; Dr. S. Saxon Barton Collection, (Spink 16, 9 July 1981), lot 357.

Doctor S. Saxon Barton of Liverpool was a surgeon and amateur historian who formed a collection of coins of the Plantagenet kings between the two World Wars. Believing that history had been unkind to Richard III, in 1924 he founded ‘The Fellowship of the White Boar’ with the aim of promoting a more balanced view of Richard’s character and deeds. In the 1950s the Fellowship evolved into the Richard III Society which continues to flourish to this day, holding true to Saxon Barton’s original mission.

The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Four – World Coinage Part II, British Coinage and Medals, and Large Lots will be held Wednesday afternoon, 15 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.