Ireland, Edward IV Penny, Dublin, light cross and pellets issue, Burns 5, ex English Doctor initial mark boars head 2

initial mark boars head 2

Madras Presidency

very rare and with a distinguished old pedigree

47g (RIC VII

Ireland, Edward IV Penny, Dublin, light cross and pellets issue, Burns 5, ex English Doctor initial mark boars head 2Ireland, Edward IV (1461 83), silver Penny, Dublin Mint, third light cross and pellets issue, Burns group 5 (1473 79) type V, crowned head facing, pellet either side of neck, inner circle and legend surrounding partially off flan as per usual both sides, rev. long cross with tri pellets in each inner angle, weight 0. 50g (Burns Du5; DF. 136; S. 6373F). Toned and well struck for this poorly made issue, almost extremely fine and rare this nice.