Irish Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Edward IV (First reign, 1461-1470), First Cross and Pellets coinage, Halfgroat, Dublin, mm. pierced cross fitchée, pellets over crown, single pellet in lowest three tressures, colon after civitas and dvblin, 1.43g/5h (S 6312 [6308]; DF 124). Some weakness in legends, otherwise about very fine and full, very rare £1,200-£1,500

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 184 [from Spink September 1971]