Description
Henry VII (1485-1509), Groat, first period, London mint, class I, mintmark lis on rose dimidiated (1485-87), facing crowned bust with open crown, nothing by neck or breast, legend surrounds HENRIC 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, 2.89g (S.2193; N.1703).
Even dark grey cabinet toning gradually gaining a Silver gloss nearer the central points, bold portrait with clear hair striations. Blocky dies presenting in parts of the legends giving off a little distortion, partially clipped (common for this issue). Reverse, mottled in tone with legible legends. Near very fine, with a comprehensive portrait, rare.
Ex Spink, bought 2002
