Aquitaine (1362-72) demi-gros
This specimen was lot 32735 in Heritage sale 3073 (Chicago, April 2019), where it sold for $360. The catalog description[1] noted, "Aquitaine. Edward the Black Prince (1362-1372) Demi Gros ND AU53 NGC, Poitiers mint, Second Issue. A rare broad silver issue in general, all the more so in this magnificent state, toned to a steely gunmetal with a supreme mint radiance, strong portraiture, and bold die polish lines. Fully covetable, and of peak interest to connoisseurs of the series and hammer coins alike. Ex. iNumis Mail Bid Sale #14, 14 December 2010, Lot 883 (comes with auction tag)."
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: billon or silver, this specimen 25 mm diameter, 2.27 g.
Catalog reference: Elias-180, W&F-197 3/f (R).
- Roberts, James N., The Silver Coins of Medieval France (476-1610 AD), S. Salem, NY: Attic Books, 1996.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano and Warren Tucker, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Auction 3073, featuring the Lake County Collection of British coins, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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