The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins formed by Marvin Lessen (Part 2)

Richard I (1189-1199), Penny, class IVb, Durham, Pieres, pires · on · dvno, 5 pearls in crown, 1.28g/10h (Allen DM 17; Allen dies 465 obv., rev. unlisted; SCBI Mass 1132, same obv. die [= FEJ 1784]; N 968/2; S 1348C). Rough surfaces, otherwise fine and the portrait clear, very rare; no other specimens from the reverse die traced by the cataloguer £150-£300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: G.S. Robinson Collection, Sotheby Auction, 29 September 1983, lot 58, recté IVb; SNC February 1984 (170)