THE COLLECTION OF A CLASSICIST, BRITISH COINS, Richard III (1483-1485), Silver Groat, type III, London mint, crowned facing bust, within tressure of nine arcs, large fleur on six cusps, initial sun and rose 3 both sides, rev long cross pattée, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, 2.71g (N 1679; S 2157). A little weak in parts of legend both sides, otherwise good very fine, toned and rare.
Estimate: £2000-2500