The 16th were present and active during the Somme offensive of 1916 including the attack on Beaumont-Hamel
leaning on sceptre and holding thunderbolt
otherwise extremely fine with traces of mint lustre
Edge Description: Vertical milling (AD 1819-29)
Henry III. Penny. 1216-1272. Bury St Edmunds #sherborne The 16th were present andHenry III (1216 1272), Voided Longcross Penny, Class 5a2, Bury St. Edmunds, Ion, crowned bust facing, rev. ION ON S'EDMVND, voided long cross and trio of pellets in angles, 1. 44g, 10h (North 991 2; Spink 1367A), on an elliptical flan with some flatness at 7 9 o'clock, otherwise toned, very fine, scarce. Includes previous tickets. Colchester hoard. Ex Osborn collection. Glendenings 15 4 71 Lot 962