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Richard II Silver Halfgroat Type III/II Mule
Reference:D1476
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Richard II Silver Halfgroat
Type III/II Mule
London
1.68g 20.9mm
Spink - 1683/82
North - 1323/22
£675.00
Obverse:
RICARD D [G REX ANG]L Z FRA. Facing crowned early bust. Fishtail serifs to letters.
Reverse:
PO[SVI DEVM] ADIVTOR[EM MEV], CIVITAS LONDON̄. Long cross pattée dividing the legend, with three pellets in each angle. Normal serifs to letters.
Weak in parts and scratched otherwise fine. Extremely rare, only 2 other examples known, 1 of which is in a museum.
Ex D. Greenhalgh Collection, DNW Auction, 6 Feb 2013 - Lot 146
Ex I. Buck Collection, Spink Auction, 30 Nov 2005 - Lot 88
Metal detecitng find Jul 2002
Published in D. Greenhalgh 'The Galata Guide To Medieval Half Groats' pg 44 No. 2
D1476
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- Metal
- Silver
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