Description
Edward IV (1461-70), First reign, Groat, London mint, light coinage (1464-70), Type VII, crowned facing bust, within tressure of arches, mintmark crown (1467-68), legend surrounds EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC, fleurs on cusps except above crown. Rev, mintmark crown, long cross pattee, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, outer legend reads POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM, inner legend CIVITAS LONDON, saltire stops both sides, 3.09g (S.2000; N.1570; B&W VII).
Cabinet toning, slightest of weakness to strike in profile dies partially blocked, all legends concise and legible, flan marginally irregular. Near, about very fine, reverse good very fine. Much eye appeal.
