LOT 3878
England. Tudor, Elizabeth I AR Penny. Struck 1594-1596. London (Tower) mint; i.m: woolpack. Sixth issue.
(Woolpack) E • D • G • ROSA • SINE • SPINA, crowned bust 5B to left, wearing ruff / (Woolpack) CIVI-TAS LON-DON, coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée. North 2017; SCBC 2580. Fine.(0.51gr, 13mm, 10h.).
ProvenanceFound Gloucestershire, UK.
Acquired from the early 1980s.
From the private collection of a late Gloucestershire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
England. Stuart, Charles I AR Halfgroat. Struck 1639-1640. Tower (London) mint; i.m: triangle. Group D, type 3a2.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
(Triangle) • CAROLVS • D : G : M : B : F : ET • HIB : REX •, crowned bust to left, II (mark of value) behind / (Triangle) • IVSTITIA • THRONVM • FIRMAT •, coat-of-arms. Cf. North 2258; cf. SCBC 2832. 0.77gr, 18mm, 4h.
Near Fine.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent. -
England. Stuart, James I AR Halfpenny. Struck 1603-1604. Tower (London) mint; i.m: lis. First coinage.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Lis above portcullis / Cross moline; triple pellets in quarters. North 2078; SCBC 2651. 0.16gr, 10mm.
Near Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
England. Tudor, Henry VII AR Penny. Struck 1487-1488. Durham mint; i.m: plain cross. John Sherwood, bishop. Facing bust issue.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
(Plain cross) ҺЄNRIC DЄI GRA RЄX AN, crowned facing bust; S on breast / CIVI-TAS DЄ-RAᙏ, long cross pattée with reversed D at centre (rev. die of Richard III); triple pellets in quarters. Stewartby p.447 and pl.31/551; North 1723; SCBC 2222. 0.70gr, 14mm, 10h.
Fine. Very rare.
Found Gloucestershire, UK. Acquired from the early 1980s. From the private collection of a late Gloucestershire, UK, gentleman; thence by descent.
