Baldwin & Sons
Auction 103 6 Oct 2021
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bust with elaborate hairstyle right, trefoil of pellets behind head, legend in front OF•F•A:. Rev, lozenge
cross crosslet with plain cross in central compartment, trefoil of pellets in angles, legend surrounds in
angles as, +Є A∂ HV UN, 1.11g (S.905; N.303; Chick 31c, plate 5; Blunt 38: RR). A little ragged around
eastern permitter of rim, metal stable. Dark grey granite tone with a clear portrait, distinct pellet fasteners to the
tunic. Reverse, legends and the cross crosslet motif clearly defined. Very fine, very rare.
Ex. Spink & Son, accompanied by an in house ticket.
bust with elaborate hairstyle right, trefoil of pellets behind head, legend in front OF•F•A:. Rev, lozenge
cross crosslet with plain cross in central compartment, trefoil of pellets in angles, legend surrounds in
angles as, +Є A∂ HV UN, 1.11g (S.905; N.303; Chick 31c, plate 5; Blunt 38: RR). A little ragged around
eastern permitter of rim, metal stable. Dark grey granite tone with a clear portrait, distinct pellet fasteners to the
tunic. Reverse, legends and the cross crosslet motif clearly defined. Very fine, very rare.
Ex. Spink & Son, accompanied by an in house ticket.