Lot 27
27
Edward VI, third period, Sixpence, York mint, m.m. pierced mullet, normal bust with large crown, rev. CIVITAS EBORACI (N.1939; S.2484), small edge split at 6 o'clock, almost extremely fine, rare
Edward VI, third period, Sixpence, York mint, m.m. pierced mullet, normal bust with large crown, rev. CIVITAS EBORACI (N.1939; S.2484), small edge split at 6 o'clock, almost extremely fine, rare

Details
Edward VI, third period, Sixpence, York mint, m.m. pierced mullet, normal bust with large crown, rev. CIVITAS EBORACI (N.1939; S.2484), small edge split at 6 o'clock, almost extremely fine, rare
Provenance
J G Murdoch, Sotheby, 31 March 1903, lot 525
R C Lockett, Glendining, 11 October 1956, lot 1914 (part)
R Carlyon-Britton collection, part purchased by Spink, 1959
Mrs E M Norweb, Spink Auction 48, 13 November 1985, lot 349
Glendining, 10 July 1996, lot 179

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