Richard III 'London Mint' Long Cross Halfpenny 012022

Richard III 'London Mint' Long Cross Halfpenny 012022
Extremely Rare Richard III 'London Mint' Long Cross Halfpenny
Silver, 0.35 grams, 13.15 mm. 1483-1485 AD. Obverse: facing bust with legend RICARD DI GRA REX and uncertain initial mark. Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each quadrant dividing legend CIVI TAS LON DON for the mint of London. Ref: UK Finds Database No 3972 (this coin), found near Swindon and recorded 7th August 2006. S. 2170/2171; N. 1688. Near very fine for issue and extremely rare.
 
This item was accompanied by an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.

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