Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 146 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
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Lot description: The Spang Collection of The Kings & Queens of England. Edward V, April – May 1483 (?). Groat, AR 25 mm. 2.88 g. Type XXII, London. Mm. Halved Sun and Rose both sides, pellet below bust, fleurs on all cusps except over crown, Edvard, as on obverse unbarred. Rev. Chevron barred a in tas. S.2146. North 1631. Blunt and Whitton XXII, var. 4. Stewartby p.433, XXII. Very rare. Struck on a full flan with a lovely old cabinet tone. Very fine Ex Glendining, 17 April 1985, M. Delmé-Radcliffe, 334 and SNC February 1994, 334 sales. From the James Grady collection, Lot 228. Joe Linzalone, who catalogued the Spang collection and produced this catalogue, is attributing this coin to the brief reign of Edward V. "This coin can be attributed to Edward V as it is die linked to the first issue of Richard III, which indicate the coins of Edward V, minted just May-June 1483" Estimate: 3500 CHF |