Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 145 with CNG & NGSAAuction date: 8 May 2024
Lot number: 1196

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Lot description:


The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins. Edward VI. 1547-1553.
AR Groat (25mm, 2.51 g, 5h). First period. London mint; im: arrow. Struck April 1547-February 1548. Crowned and mantled bust right / Coat-of-arms on long cross fleurée. North 1897; SCBC 2454.
Small spot of hard green in centre. Lightly toned. Good VF.
A pleasing example of this very rare, base issue.

Ex R. Blakey (Spink 217, 26 June 2013), lot 492 (illustrated on front cover); E.M. Norweb (English Part II, Spink 48, 13 November 1985), lot 343; R.C. Lockett (English Part II, Glendining, 11 October 1956), lot 1884; R.D. Wills (Glendining, 6 December 1938), lot 484; Sir John Evans Collection.

Estimate: 5000 CHF