Numismatica Ars Classica
Auction 145 with CNG & NGSA 8 May 2024
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The Geoffrey Cope Collection of British Coins. Elizabeth I. 1558-1603.
AR Twopence-farthing (31.5mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Countermark applied 1560. Greyhound seated right countermarked on a 1550 Edward VI base shilling, im: rose. For host: SCBC 2473. For countermark: North 1990; SCBC 2547 (this coin illustrated).
Small edge split and some light marks. Toned. Near VF.
The greyhound countermark clear. Very rare.
AR Twopence-farthing (31.5mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Countermark applied 1560. Greyhound seated right countermarked on a 1550 Edward VI base shilling, im: rose. For host: SCBC 2473. For countermark: North 1990; SCBC 2547 (this coin illustrated).
Small edge split and some light marks. Toned. Near VF.
The greyhound countermark clear. Very rare.