YORK (Restored). Richard III. 1483-1485. AR Penny (15mm, 0.48 g, 7h). Type 2b. London mint; im: boar’s head 1/–. 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 $ 4 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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YORK (Restored). Richard III. 1483-1485. AR Penny (15mm, 0.48 g, 7h). Type 2b. London mint; im: boar’s head 1/–. Struck 20 July 1483–June 1484. (boar’s head) RICΛ[RD DI GRΛ R]ЄX ΛnGL, crowned facing bust / [CIV]I TΛS LOn [DOn], long cross pattée; trefoils in quarters. Lockett II 1663 (same dies); North 1684; SCBC 2165. Toned. Near Fine. Clear initial mark, king’s name and mint signature. Extremely rare. |