Irish Coins, the Property of a Gentleman

Edward IV (First reign, 1461-1470), Anonymous Crown coinage, Groat, Dublin, 9-arc tressure with three pellets on each cusp and crosses in three top angles, double saltires after civitas and dvblinie, annulets in second and third quarters of rev., 2.80g/3h (S 6280A [6272A]; DF 82). Very fine and full, attractive light grey tone with bluish tinge, rare £1,500-£2,000

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

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Provenance: G.E. Chapman Collection, Glendining Auction, 9 November 1978, lot 179