Description
Richard III (1483-85), Angel, Tower mint, mint mark halved sun and rose (SR2) both sides, single and double saltire stops, Saint Michael the Archangel slaying the dragon, with cross fleury tipped staff, breaking inner linear circle, legend surrounds RICΛD DI GRΛ RЄX ΛNGL Z FRΛNC. Rev, ship in sail, ships rigging two to left and one to right, cross topped quartered shield of arms, flanked by an R and Rose, legend surrounds PЄR CRVCЄ TVΛ SΛLVΛ NOS XPC RЄDЄMP, 4.98g (S.2152; N.1677; Schneider 498). Graded and encapsulated by NGC as AU details, skilfully pierced and plugged. An academic example of a sought after type, very rare. Priced accordingly.