GREAT BRITAIN. Noble, ND (1377-99). London Mint. Richard II. PCGS MS-63.
S-1655; Fr-100; N-1304. Obverse: Richard standing facing in ship, holding sword and shield; Reverse: Voided short cross potent over cross fleuree; in each angle, crown over lion passant over trefoil; quatrefoil in second quarter; at center, pellet and R within quadrilobe; all within polylobe, with trefoils in spandrels. Absolutely exceptional, this piece sits at the top of the PCGS population report. Displaying a subtle tone that has an almost matte nature, and designs that are rendered in exquisite detail, with lovely sharpness through the ornate central motifs. A must have for the serious British collector, this example should produce a jockeying for the highest bid when it reaches the podium.
Estimate: $7000 - $10000