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Electronic Auction 527

Lot nuber 750

YORK. Edward IV. First reign, 1461-1470. AR Penny (14mm, 0.51 g, 2h). Contemporary counterfeit of a Light coinage issue of the York mint. Struck in an illicit mint in London, circa 1490-1500. Fine.


Electronic Auction 527
Lot: 750.
 Estimated: $ 75

British, Silver

Sold For $ 45. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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YORK. Edward IV. First reign, 1461-1470. AR Penny (14mm, 0.51 g, 2h). Contemporary counterfeit of a Light coinage issue of the York mint. Struck in an illicit mint in London, circa 1490-1500. Crowned facing bust / Long cross pattée with voided quatrefoil at center; triples pellets in quarters. M. Archibald, “The Queenhithe Hoard of Late-Fifteenth-Century Forgeries,” in BNJ 50 (1980), p. 62, York rev. 1. Toned, rough surfaces characteristic of these base silver imitations. Fine.

From the Arthur M. Fitts III Collection. Ex 1980 Queenhithe, London Hoard.


Closing Date and Time: 16 November 2022 at 14:09:40 ET.

All winning bids are subject to an 20% buyer’s fee.