English Coins from the Collection of the late John Atkinson

Richard III (1483-1485), Groat, London, type 2a, mm. boar’s head no. 1 (over halved sun and rose) on obv., unclear on rev., reading edward, pellet below bust, unbarred as on obv., 2.27g/7h (Stewart, BNJ 1980, p.134, die c; N 1672; S 2155). Creased and surfaces lightly corroded, otherwise fine, extremely rare £600-£800

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, English Coins from the Collection of the late John Atkinson.

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Provenance: J. Shirley-Fox Collection; C.E. Blunt Collection