Description
Henry VII (1485-1509), Groat, London mint, class IIIc, mintmark cross-crosslet (1504-05), facing crowned bust, only outer arch of crown jewelled, five fleured cusps, saltire stops, legend surrounds HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FR. Rev, long cross fourchee, trefoil of pellets in angles, outer legends, reads POSVI DEV A DIVTOR E MEVM, inner script CIVITAS LONDON, 2.98g (S.2199; N.1705c).
Old light grey attractive toning, couple of soft spots from the initial strike. Portrait under closer examination both pleasing and well balanced in its detail, legends legible. A good comprehensive very fine, with some softness to strike.
Ex C. J. Martin, bought Dec 1983
