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Lot 736: ENGLAND. Richard III, 1483-1485 AD. AR Groat. Rare. 
AUCTION: Pegasi Numismatics - Auction 40 (Auction 337)
- Starting Bid: $2,500
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Description
ENGLAND. Richard III, 1483-1485 AD. AR Groat (2.67 gm) of London, i. m. Halved sun and rose SR1. Crowned bust facing in tressure / Long cross. S.2154. Toned Choice VF. Rare. This first Sun-Rose mark was minted from June 26 to July 20, 1483. During this period, Edward V was still alive but Richard had usurped the throne and imprisioned the young heir in the Tower. Edward was not seen after July and is thought to have been murdered a few weeks later.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pegasi Numismatics
- Lot #: 736
- Listing #: 235667
- Closed: Tuesday, May 28, 2019 8:03:45 PM CT
- Estimate: $4,250