Coins and Historical Medals

Richard III (1483-1485), Penny, Durham, Bp Sherwood, mm. lis on obv. only, s on breast, reversed d in centre of rev., 0.62g/11h (Allen DM 190; Stewartby p.447; N 1687; S 2169). Peripheral weakness, otherwise very fine, dark toned and very rare with all the identifying marks discernible
£600-£800

Provenance: R. Carlyon-Britton Collection; St James’s Auction 4, 8 May 2006, lot 262 (part)