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Richard II Groat type III bushy hair more wider to left, ex Potter Collection
Richard II (1377-99), silver Groat of Fourpence, type III, facing crowned bust with bushy hair wider to left, within double tressure of nine arcs, fleur on each cusp, beaded circles and legend surrounding, saltire stops, +RICARD'x DIxx GRAxx REXx AnGLxZx FRAnCIEretrograde Z, rev. long cross pattee, tri-pellets in each inner angle, beaded circles and double concentric legends surrounding, CIVI TAS LON DON, inner legend, +POSVI DEVmxx A DIVTOR Emxx mEV', weight 4.47g (Potter dies 3/IIIbf; N.1321a; S.1680). Toned, a little uneven in shape with slight doubling evident, a decent example of this very rare issue, good very fine.
The Latin abbreviated legend translates as "Richard, by the grace of God, King of England and France" and on the reverse "I have made God my helper," a Psalm from the Bible.
Provenance:
Ex W. J. W. Potter, English part of collection purchased by A. H. Baldwin c.1970-71.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
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What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
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