British and World Coins, Historical Medals

Richard III (1483-1485), Groat, London, type 2a, mm. boar’s head (no.1) over halved sun and rose (no.1) on obv., halved sun and rose (no.1) on rev., reads edward, pellet below bust, unbarred as on obv., 2.72g/9h (Stewartby p.434; N 1672; S 2155). Traces of gilding, lightly bent, small edge split, otherwise about very fine, rare £1,500-£1,800