Description
Edward IV (1471-1483), Second reign, Groat, London mint, type XXI, crowned facing bust, rose on breast, chevron barred A’s, mintmark heraldic cinquefoil both sides (c.1480-83), legend surrounds EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC, single and double saltire stops. Rev, long cross pattee, tri-pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legends and beaded circles surrounding, outer legend reads POSVI DEVM A DIVTORE MEVM, inner legend CIVITAS LONDON, 3.09g (S.2100; N.1631; B&W XXI).
Even cabinet toning, flan ragged to the eastern vicinity at 9 0’clock. Near very fine, a sound portrait with the King’s hair beginning to show striations, a low relief strike. Pleasing.
