Coins and Historical Medals

Richard II (1377-1399), Quarter-Noble, type IVa, mm. cross pattée, scallop above shield, pellet in centre of rev., 1.90g/6h (SCBI Schneider 185, same dies; N 1319; S 1677). Very fine and toned, very rare [slabbed NGC AU 55] £1,200-£1,500

Provenance: W. Talbot Ready Collection, Sotheby Auction, 15-19 November 1920, lot 366; R.C. Lockett Collection, Part II, Glendining Auction, 11-17 October 1956, lot 1340; Norweb Collection, Part III, Spink Auction 56, 19 November 1986, lot 866; ‘Clarendon’ [E. Bohr] Collection, Part I, Bonhams Auction, 28 March 2006, lot 439