Details
LOT 3528
England. York, Edward IV AR Penny. First reign, 1461-1470.
Struck in an illicit mint in London, circa 1490-1500. Contemporary counterfeit of a Light coinage issue of the York mint. Crowned facing bust / Long cross pattée with voided quatrefoil at centre; triple pellets in quarters. M. Archibald, "The Queenhithe hoard of late-fifteenth century forgeries," BNJ 50 (1980), p. 62, York rev. 1. Fine.(0.43gr, 14mm.).
Provenance
Found on various UK sites since 1974.
Property of an Essex collector.
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Found Yorkshire/County Durham, UK.
