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Auction: 23005 - The "Haddenham" Collection of English Coins
Lot: 524

The 'Haddenham' Collection of English Coins | Elizabeth I (1558-1603), (4) Various Coins, including: (2) Sixpences, Fifth Issue, 1578, Tower [Lower House], (m.m.) ELIZABETH : D .' G .' ANG .' FR .' ET o HI .' REGINA, crowned bust 5A left, Tudor rose behind, rev. (m.m.) POSVI DEV .' AD-IVTOREM o MEV .' square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, 2.31g [35.4grns], 3h, m.m. latin cross (North 1997; Spink 2562), slightly clipped and toned, fair; another, 1580 over 79, 2.55g [39.6grns], 3h, m.m. Greek Cross (North 1997; Spink 2562), striking split at 3 o'clock, otherwise toned, a really bold fine to near very fine; and, (1) Threepence, Fifth Period, 1578, ELIZABETH D G ANG FR ET HIB REGINA, crowned bust facing, rose in field, rev. POSVI DEV AD IVTORE M MEV, square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, 1.55g, [23.9grns], 5h, m.m. Greek cross (North 1998; Spink 2573), double struck on obverse, some softness, toned, very fine; and (1) Penny, Fifth Issue (1578-1582), E D G ROSA SINE SPINA, crowned bust left, rev. CIVI TAS LON DON, royal shield over long cross fourchée, mm. latin cross, 0.54g, 2h, (North 2001; Spink 2575), clipped edges, wear throughout, pleasing light toning, good fine (4)

Provenance

i) Bought for £8

ii) T Mathews, by private treaty, 2000 - £48

iii) 'CA', by private treaty, 1991 - £38

iv) 'CA', by private treaty, 1988 - £34



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Sold for
£190

Starting price
£100