Auction: 25021 - The Simpson Collection of Hiberno-Norse and Irish Coinage
Lot: 92
Ireland, Edward IV, Second Reign (1471-1483), "Cross and Pellets" Coinage, Groat, 1471-1479, Second or Third Issue, Waterford, (m.m.) EDWARDVS : DEI : GRA : D[NS :] hYBERN', crowned bust facing, G on breast, rev. (m.m.) POSVI DEVM x ADIVTORE '. MEVM // CIVITAS WATERFORD, long cross and trio of pellets in angles, additional saltire in first and fourth quarters, 2.23g, 12h, m.m. pierced cross (DF 134; S.6369C [6351]), ghosting trhough portrait, otherwise delightfully full for issue and residually lustrous and lightly toned, almost very fine, seldom encountered so presentable
Provenance
The John Noel Simpson Collection of English, Irish and Hiberno-Norse Coins
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Sold for
£900
Starting price
£250