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Auction: 25021 - The Simpson Collection of Hiberno-Norse and Irish Coinage
Lot: 89

Ireland, Edward IV, Second Reign (1471-1483), "Cross and Pellets" Coinage, Groat, 1471-1473/1479, Second or Third Issues, Trim, (m.m.) EDWA[RDVS : DEI : GRA : DNS : hY]B[E]RN, crowned bust facing, two small pellets above crown and one in spandrel of tressure below bust, rev. (m.m.) POSVI DE[VM ADIVTORE MEVM] // VILLA : DE : TRIM x, long cross and trio of pellets, small pellet above V [?], and additional pellet in second and third quarters, 1.75g, 10h, m.m. plain cross (BMC 1841,0730.42.F same obverse die; DF -; S.6368A [6345]), struck on a short flan, with uniform wear to high points, otherwise delightfully and colourfully cabinet toned in recesses, strictly fine, the reverse bolder, very rare

Provenance

The John Noel Simpson Collection of English, Irish and Hiberno-Norse Coins



NB. Shared letter punches with one of the Drogheda Groats from lot 82

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£320

Starting price
£70