English Tudor - Mary - Silver Penny > Lot No. 261

Description:
1553-1554 AD. Without mm. Obv: profile bust with M D G ROSA SINE SPINA legend having annulet stops. Rev: cross over arms dividing CIVI TAS LON DNN legend with the mis-spelling of 'DON' very unusual.

Measurements:
0.50 grams.

Condition:
Slight surface porosity but about very fine for the issue and rare.

References:
S. 2495; N. 1963.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £800 - 1,200 (EUR 960 - 1,440; USD 1,270 - 1,900)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £1,150