Richard III (1483-1485), Halfpenny, London, type 3, mm. sun and rose (no.2) on obv. only, small round face, 0.32g/12h (Stewartby p.450; Withers 1; N 1688; S 2171A). Two old perforations, otherwise good fine and toned, the mint-mark very clear, very rare £300-£500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Coins, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: S.S. Pearce Collection, Sotheby Auction, 27-31 October 1898, lot 453 (part); H.W. Morrieson Collection, Sotheby Auction, 20-4 November 1933, lot 216; G.W. Bower Collection, Glendining Auction, 16 June 1977, lot 323; bt Spink June 1977