Brilliant proof state
marks and hairline scratches mainly on obverse
crescent in second and fourth quarter
Hadrian (AD 117-38)
very rare with the mixture of Gothic and Roman lettering across both sides
Richard III Penny, London, boar's head, type 2b, ex Fitts and English Doctor Brilliant proof stateRichard III (1483 85), silver long cross Penny, type 2b, London Mint, facing crowned bust, legend and beaded borders surrounding both sides, initial mark boars head 2, RICARDx DI GRA REXxx, rev. long cross pattee, trio of pellets in each angle, CIVI TAS LOn DOn, weight 0. 48g (N. 1684; S. 2165). Toned weak in parts and short of flan, the mint mark clearly visible as well as the bottom of the letters LON for mint name, a bold fine and extremely rare,