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LOT 3871
England. Tudor, Elizabeth I AR Threefarthings. Dated 1578. London (Tower) mint; i.m: Greek cross. Fifth issue.
(Greek cross) E • D • G • ROSA • SINE • SPINA, crowned and draped bust to left, rose behind / (Greek cross) CIVI-TAS LON-DON, coat-of-arms over long cross fourchée, date above. North 2002; SCBC 2576. Good Fine. Edge chipped.(0.27gr, 13mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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