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Auction: 3014 - Ancient, English & Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medals
Lot: 253

Henry VI,restored (1470-1), Angel, 5.12g., London, St. Michael standing facing on a dragon, which he pierces with a spear, henric di gra rex angl z franc, rev.ship with a large cross as mast from which hangs the Royal shield, h and lis at sides, per crvse tva salva nos xpc rede'tor, trefoil stops, m.m. cross pattée on reverse only (Schneider 430 (same dies); Allen B/d; N.1613; S.2078), an exceptional example, full and round, almost extremely fine, very rare thus Estimate £ 2,500-3,000 provenance: H Hird, Glendining, 30 May 1961, lot 2 Spink Numismatic Circular, April 1973, no.3066 Illustrated on back cover

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