Auction Catalogue

21 June 2011

Starting at 10:00 AM

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British and World Coins

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 120

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21 June 2011

Hammer Price:
£2,200

Richard III (1483-1485), Groat, London, type 2b, mm. boar’s head no. 2, nothing below bust, 3.04g/7h (N 1679; S 2156). Of bright appearance and very slightly bent, a few minor surface scratches, otherwise very fine or better £900-1,200

The obverse mintmark, which is unusually clear and well struck, appears to have a tiny pellet or trefoil above the boar’s head