Richard III Penny, York mint, Archbishop Rotherham with T and key by bust

Richard III (1483-85), silver Penny, York mint, struck under Archbishop Rotherham, facing crowned bust, T to left and upright key to right, initial mark uncertain, legend surrounds RICARD DI GRA REX ANG, rev. long cross pattée, quatrefoil at centre, trefoil of pellets in each angle with beaded inner circle, CIVITAS EBORACI, weight 0.70g (Stewartby, p446; N 1686; S 2166-67). Small module flan typical for the type with the usual reverse peripheral weaknesses, portrait showing some strong detail, bold fine, very rare.