Auction Catalogue

18 September 2012

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British Coins

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 2358 x

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18 September 2012

Hammer Price:
£360

Ireland, Edward IV, Light Cross and Pellets coinage, Penny, mint uncertain, pellets by crown and neck, rev. rose in centre of cross, 0.43g/6h (cf. Burns types 12, 13; cf. S 6373; DF –). Better than fine, extremely rare £100-150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Late Jim Sazama Collection of Medieval Coins.

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The combination of four obverse pellets with a rose reverse is not listed in the main references. The obverse die bears most resemblance to Burns die J, which he notes as being used at Trim and Waterford