Baldwins auction 99 - 4 May 16

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988

Mary (1553-1554), Silver Groat, crowned bust left, initial mark pomegranate in legend both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourchée, 1.81g (N 1960; S 2492). Good fine, toned. £150-200

989

Philip & Mary (1554-1558), Silver Shilling, undated issue, profile busts facing each other, crown above, date either side, full titles, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, value either side at top, 6.16g (N 1967; S 2498). A few tiny rim nicks, lightly tooled with hairline scratches in fields on both sides, bold portraits, otherwise good very fine, attractively toned. £2500-3000

990

Philip & Mary, Silver Groat, crowned bust left, initial mark lis both sides, rev quartered shield of arms upon long cross fourchée, 2.02g (N 1973; S 2508). Rim a little chipped, bold fine, toned. £150-200

991

Elizabeth I (1558-1603), Silver Crown, seventh issue (1601-1602), crowned ornate bust of the Queen left with orb and sceptre, initial mark 1 (1601) both sides, rev quartered shield over long cross fourchée, 29.69g (Cooper dies B/2; N 2012; S 2582). Struck a little short of flan giving a straight rim in one part, otherwise bold very fine, toned. £5000-7000 ex Spink Numismatic Circular, June 2006, item MS7403, illustrated on the front cover


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