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Auction: 26022 - The Hambleden Hoard: The Most Important Trove of Black Death Coins Ever Found
Lot: 1261

Edward I (1272–1307), 'Longcross' Pennies, 1289–1291, Class 5a, Tower (London) (4), + EDW R' ANGL' DNS hyB, E with triangular serifs, wedge-tailed R, normal-barred Ns, egg-waisted S with fishtail serifs, comma-shaped contraction marks, crowned 'irregular' bust facing, wearing 'antler-like' crown, pellet on breast, rev. CIVITAS LONDON, C with triangular serifs, egg-waisted S with fishtail serifs, normal-barred Ns, long cross and trio of pellets in angles, 1.331g [20.54grns], 11h, i.m. cross pattée (Site Reference [E6]; North 1028; Spink 1399); another, + EDW R' ANGL' DNS hyB, scroll-tailed R, normal-barred Ns, serpentine S, pronounced comma-shaped contraction marks, crowned bust facing, wearing 'antler-like' crown, pellet on breast, rev. CIVITAS LONDON, long cross and trio of pellets in angles, 1.296g [20.00grns], 12h, i.m. cross pattée (Site Reference [B4]; North 1028; Spink 1399); another, + EDW R' ANGL' DNS hyB, scroll-tailed R, normal-barred Ns, serpentine S, pronounced comma-shaped contraction marks, crowned bust facing, wearing 'antler-like' crown, pellet on breast, rev. CIVITAS LONDON, long cross and trio of pellets in angles, 1.336g [20.62grns], 12h, i.m. cross pattée (Site Reference [L3.F3.3]; North 1028; Spink 1399); another, + EDW R' ANGL' DNS hyB, scroll-tailed R, normal-barred Ns, egg-waisted S, pronounced comma-shaped contraction marks, crowned 'smiling' bust facing, with 'antler-like' crown, rev. CIVITAS LONDON, egg-waisted S, normal-barred Ns, long cross and trio of pellets in angles, 1.288g [19.88grns], 9h, i.m. cross pattée (Site Reference [B4]; North 1028; Spink 1399); additionally, Class 5b/5a Mule, Tower (London), + EDW R' ANGL' DNS hyB, scroll-tailed R, normal-barred Ns, serpentine S, thinner serifs to E, pronounced comma-shaped contraction marks, crowned bust facing, wearing 'antler-like' crown, pellet on breast, rev. CIVITAS LONDON, C with triangular serifs, long cross and trio of pellets in angles, 1.303g [20.11grns], 12h, i.m. cross pattée (Site Reference [B1 (23)]; North 1029/1028; Spink 1400/1399), the fourth with a small split and subtly crimped, otherwise with variable field patina, generally fair to fine, all very scarce (5)

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Estimate
£100 to £200

Starting price
£100