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Auction: 24124 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 36: British and World Coins and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 1559

Edward VI (1547-1553), Third Period, Fine Silver Issue, 'Horseman' Crown, 1551, Southwark (Under-Treasurer, Sir John Yorke), (m.m.) : EDVVARD ' : VI : D ' : G ' : AGL ' : FRANC ' : Z : hIBER ' : REX •, armoured boy King on horseback right, brandishing sword, rev. : POSVI • DEVM : ADIVTORE ' : MEV .' (m.m), square-topped shield over long cross fourchée, 30.64g [472.85grns], 5h, m.m. y (Lingford A-4 [sale lot 6]; North 1933; S.2478), lightly scratched below bust and softly struck to central devices, the legends better, with usual metal stressing and a uniform grey cabinet tone, a bolder fine in most parts

Provenance

The "Estafefette No. 21" Collection of Ancient, English and World Coins

Spink 9026, 1 October 2009, lot 52

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Sold for
£750

Starting price
£450