Richard III. 1483-1485. AR groat. 3.16 gm. 25 mm. First half sun and rose i.m (48.8 grains against a 48 grain standard). London mint. Facing bust, fleurs on cusps except above head; RICARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC, saltire stops / Long cross; POSVI | DEVM A | DIVTOR | E x MEVM, saltire stops, no saltire after MEVM; CIVI TAS LON DON. S. 2154. N. 1679. Winstanley 1. Near Extremely Fine; exceptional portrait; fresh underlying surfaces; slightly undersized flan but the coin is full weight. A choice piece for this reign.

The Freeman Craig Sr. Collection. Ex C. Wolfe 1981.