Description
Henry VII (1485-1509), Groat, London mint, class IIa, no mintmark (1488-9), facing crowned bust, crown with two plain arches, crosses by neck, 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, 2.71g (S.2196; N.1704).
A fully centred strike with a comprehensive portrait, some flatness or die block in the King’s face. Legends legible both sides, edge flan flaw at 12 o’clock. Near very fine.
Ex Studio Coins, bought 1999
