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Auction: 4013 - Ancient, English, Foreign and Islamic Coins
Lot: 229

†Richard II, type IIB, Noble, 7.69g., London, king standing facing in ship, holding sword and shield, robust large portrait of fine style, trefoil over sail, reads angl dns hib z aqt, rev. floriated cross with lis at ends, R in centre, m.m. cross pattee on reverse only (c.f. Schneider 150; N.1304; S.1655), handsome piece, almost extremely fine with a strong portrait, rare thus Estimate £ 2,000-2,500 provenance: Spink Auction 81, 19 November 1990, lot 8 See illustration on back cover

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