Richard II (1377-99), Halfgroat, London, using old obverse die of Edward III, 2.14g, mm. cross pattée, edwardvs rex angl z frac, saltire stops, Lombardic N, rev. posvi devm adivtorem mev, saltire stops, civi tas lon don, reversed Ns (Potter 1/IIIa; N.1324; S.1684; Stewartby p.263 and pl.14/280 this coin), fine with a few surface marks, very rare.
G V Doubleday, Glendining, 7-8 June 1972, lot 658Halfgroats using old dies of Edward III paired with late reverses of Richard II has led to a conflict of theories as to whether they are late Richard II or early Henry IV. Current opinion favours the former
Estimate: £150.00 - £200.00