(1483-85) Groat S-2154 London MS(PCGS#894788)

January 2022 NYINC World Coins Auction

拍卖行

Stack's Bowers

批号

1235

等级

AU58

价格

45,682

详细说明

GREAT BRITAIN. Groat, ND (1483). London Mint; mm: halved sun & rose. Richard III. PCGS AU-58. S-2154; N-1679. Obverse: Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches with trefoils at cusps; RICΛRD; Reverse: Long cross pattee; trefoils in quarters. Without doubt, one of the most attractive and alluring examples of the type that one can hope to encounter, this barely handled survivor presents elegant cabinet toning and a good deal of brilliance emanating from the protected areas. All details and devices are bold and well struck, and this breathtaking specimen will assuredly generate tremendous enthusiasm and spirited bidding. Though his name has been overshadowed by the Shakespearian play about him, Richard III plays an important role as the last English monarch of the House of York. The son of Richard Duke of York, his father was a claimant to the throne held by Henry VI. This group, known as the House of York, vied in open civil war against loyalists to Henry VI known as Lancastrians. Despite the conflict, Richard ascended the throne from Edward V based on a rumor perpetuated that Edward V was an illegitimate child of Edward IV. Parliament confirmed his ascension and Edward, his own nephew, disappeared shortly thereafter. If Richard had a hand in this is still unknown, but the possibility has been speculated since at least the time of Shakespeare. Never fully in control of his realm, Richard rode to face Henry VII in the Battle of Bosworth field. Despite his army having superior numbers, his forces were routed, and Richard III died in battle, according to his adversary, gallantly. The death of Richard III signaled the end of the house of York, and the beginning of the House of Tudor under Henry VII. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000. Provenance: From the Paul C. Runze Collection (purchased from Davisson's). To view all items from the Paul C. Runze Collection, click here. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.