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

             
            Lot 2099Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1817; Fr-115. Henry VI, First 
            Reign, 1422-1461. Ruler in ship. Reverse: Ornamental cross. This 
            very rare variety of Henry VI Noble is categorized as the 
            'rosette-mascle issue' of 1427-1430. Struck in London, the coin has 
            a lis by the King's sword arm and in the reverse field; stops, 
            rosettes and mascles. The current (Spink 2005) catalogue price in 
            Very Fine grade is £2000 (currently around $3800). There is no 
            catalogue pricing for and XF or better specimen. NGC graded MS-63. 
            Estimated Value $6,500-8,500. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $5,750
             


          








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