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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2095Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1662; Fr-100. Richard II, 
            1377-1399. Calais mint. Ruler in ship. Reverse: Ornamental cross. 
            Another mint state gold large medieval gold piece, and another 
            scarcer than normal variety of Richard II Noble. Many Richard II 
            Nobles and Half Nobles have weak or partially obliterated portraits 
            of the monarch. This has an exceptionally well struck portrait. 
            Struck in Calais with French titles added, around the very end of 
            the 14th century, this is a superb specimen. NGC graded MS-62. 
            Estimated Value $2,750-3,250. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $3,000
             


          








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