COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC
to upper right of exergue (Bentley 832
and in the background the iron framework of the Crystal Palace '1901 2001' '5 POUNDS'
56g (BMC V
Edward IV gold Half-Ryal, York, MS64, E in waves, ex Tradewinds COS V P P SPQREdward IV, first reign (1461 70), gold Half Ryal of five shillings, light coinage (1464 1470), York Mint, armoured King standing facing in ship, holding sword and quartered shield, flag with letter E at stern, rose on hull of ship, E in waves below for Eboracum [York], legend surrounds E DWRD.: DI.: GR.: REX'.: nGL'.: .: FRAnC, rev. rose over a radiate sun over ornate cross with lis terminals, crowned lions in angles, beaded and linear tressure of