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Edward I (1272-1307) Groat (c. 1279-1307) AU50 NGC, London mint, variety a (Fox 6), S-1379b, North-1008. + ЄDWARDVS D'I GRA' RЄX AՈGL', crowned bust facing; rosette to left and right; all within polylobe; triple pellet stops, rosette on collar, larger bust, crown formed with four crescents / DN'S | ҺIBՈ'|Є DVX | AQVT // LOՈ|DOՈ|IA C|IVI, long cross fleurée with trefoil in each quarter; triple pellet stop. A highly attractive piece, featuring a strong strike and only a few light edge cracks. Steel gray dominates the toning, but some hints of cobalt and goldenrod are evident. Most importantly, this wondrous specimen has survived intact without any of the typical problems which plague the type. This large size silver denomination was introduced under Edward I, and it quickly proved to be unpopular in terms of daily circulation and monetary use. However, they were revered as decorative objects, and quite commonly covered with a layer of gilt and/or mounted for ornamentation. Untouched examples such as the present piece are an incredible rarity and deserve a great deal of attention and focus, and it is a highly interesting and important piece within British numismatics.
From the Penn Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD
Edward I (1272-1307) Groat (c. 1279-1307) AU50 NGC, London mint, variety a (Fox 6), S-1379b, North-1008. + ЄDWARDVS D'I GRA' RЄX AՈGL', crowned bust facing; rosette to left and right; all within polylobe; triple pellet stops, rosette on collar, larger bust, crown formed with four crescents / DN'S | ҺIBՈ'|Є DVX | AQVT // LOՈ|DOՈ|IA C|IVI, long cross fleurée with trefoil in each quarter; triple pellet stop. A highly attractive piece, featuring a strong strike and only a few light edge cracks. Steel gray dominates the toning, but some hints of cobalt and goldenrod are evident. Most importantly, this wondrous specimen has survived intact without any of the typical problems which plague the type. This large size silver denomination was introduced under Edward I, and it quickly proved to be unpopular in terms of daily circulation and monetary use. However, they were revered as decorative objects, and quite commonly covered with a layer of gilt and/or mounted for ornamentation. Untouched examples such as the present piece are an incredible rarity and deserve a great deal of attention and focus, and it is a highly interesting and important piece within British numismatics.
From the Penn Collection
HID02901242017
Estimate: 10000-15000 USD