Details
LOT 2306
English Medieval Coins - Edward IV - Durham - Pellets by Crown AR Penny 1471-1483 A.D.
Locally made dies. Obv: facing bust with pellets by crown and D and V by neck. Rev: long cross with three pellets in angles, B in centre. Fine, clipped as usual. An interesting variant with pellets by crown.(0.71 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, dealer.
Literature
S. 2123 variant.
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LOT 2306
English Medieval Coins - Edward IV - Durham - Pellets by Crown AR Penny
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
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