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LOT 2605
World Coins - France - Various Denier and Obol Issues - Billingsgate Coin Hoard [7] Circa 12th century A.D.
Group comprising: issues of Henri I, Henry II, Guillaume I, Thibaut and anonymous issues, minted at Auxerre, Provins, Reims, St Martin-de-Tours and Troys; with envelopes giving full details. Fine; some better.(16 grams total.). [7, No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Billingsgate spoil from the Thames foreshore, London, UK.
Recorded with the Museum of London circa 1984 and disclaimed.
Acquired on the UK antiques market between 1974-1985.
Albert Ward collection, Essex, UK.
Accompanied by handwritten coin packets from the Museum of London.
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LOT 2605
World Coins - France - Various Denier and Obol Issues - Billingsgate Coin Hoard [7]
Sold for (Inc. bp): £124
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