The Francis Bartlett Collection of British Groats

Richard III (1483-1485), Groat, London, type IIIa, mm. halved sun and rose (no.2), ricard di gra rex angl franc, late l both sides, nothing below bust, rev. posvi devm adivtore mevm; civitas london, 2.75g/11h (Stewartby p.434, IIIa; Winstanley 12; N 1679; S 2157). Surface scuffs and sometime cleaned, about very fine, rare £1,200-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Francis Bartlett Collection of British Groats.

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I.R. Buck Collection, Spink Auction 176, 30 November 2005, lot 359