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British Coins from the Collection formed by Major William Tapp, MC

Major William Tapp, MC

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№ 10

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15 March 2017

Hammer Price:
£9,000

Edward VI (1547-1553), BRITISH COINS, Edward VI (1547-1553), Second period, Half-Sovereign, Tower, mm. arrow, uncrowned bust right, transposed legends, 5.45g/3h (SCBI Schneider 670; N 1908; S 2435). Light scratch in reverse field, otherwise good very fine with attractive portrait and toning £4,000-5,000

Provenance: C. Anthony Collection; bt Seaby February 1948 [the ticket confirms that the original intention was for this coin to have been listed as G 709 in the March 1948 Bulletin]