Important British and World Coinsxx

Mary (1542-1567), First period, Lion or Hardhead, 1556, 0.88g/1h (SCBI 35, –; SCBI 58, 904-6; B 9, cf. fig. 876, date misread; S 5438). Date illegible and legends weak in places, otherwise fine, extremely rare
£250-300

Provenance: Lord Grantley Collection, Part V, Glendining Auction, 18-19 May 1944, lot 1768 (part); DNW Auction 55, 8 October 2002, lot 758