Description
Edward IV, (1461-70), first reign, Groat, light coinage (1464-70), type Vc, London mint, facing crowned bust, quatrefoils at neck, fleurs on cusps, rose struck on breast, mintmark rose both sides (1464-65), legend surrounds EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC. Rev, long cross fourchee, trefoil of pellets in angles, reads POSVI DEV A DIVTOR E MEVM, inner script CIVITAS LONDON, 2.68g (S.2001; N.1567, B&W Vc).
Set out on a slightly ragged flan, uneven toning of the silver, portrait under close inspection pleasing with good hair striations to King’s profile, legends generally legible, some light scrapes, Rose on breast and quatrefoils clear. Bold fine.
Ex Mark Senior [dealer], bought 2001
