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Edward IV (First reign, 1461-1470), Light coinage, Groat, York, class VIIIb (?), mm. lis on obv. only, no e on breast, quatrefoils by neck, 2.34g/2h (cf. B & W VIII; N 1583; S 2013). Possibly a contemporary forgery or an issue from locally made dies, very fine and toned, very rare £150-200
This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Coins from the Collection of the late John Atkinson.
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Although a little small and light, this coin appears to be of reasonably good silver. The style however is rather crude and the outer legend on the reverse is partly blundered
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