Auction: 24006 - British and World Coins
Lot: 21
Henry III, Posthumous Phase, temp. Edward I (1272-1307), 'Long Cross' Penny, c. 1275-1278, Class VII, London, Phelip, hENRICVS REX III, EN ligate, crowned bust facing, with profusion of hair and lineal curls by cheeks, holding sceptre in right hand, rev. PHELIP ON LUND, lombardic lettering, voided long cross, trefoil of pellets in each angle, 1.44g, 6h (Page dies P22/D7; North 1002; S.1378), an overt striking flaw at 4 o'clock, otherwise delightfully toned and struck up, the portrait especially pleasing, very fine, scarce
Provenance
The Isladulcie Collection of Medieval Silver Coins
T Leitch, by private treaty, September 2008
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Estimate
£200 to £260
Starting price
£130