Description
Henry VII (1485-1509), Groat, London mint, class IIIc, mintmark anchor (1499-1502), facing crowned bust, outer arch of crown jewelled, five fleured cusps, saltire stops, legend surrounds HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FR. Rev, long cross fourchée, trefoil of pellets in angles, outer legends, reads POSVI DEV A DIVMO E MEV, inner script CIVITAS LONDON, 3.05g (S.2199; N.1705c).
Dark tone, portrait pleasing, clear legends. Some of the usual softness in the Kings hair, approaching very fine with eye appeal and a strong pedigree.
Ex H. M. Lingford collection with a ticket in his hand
Ex R. Carlyon-Britton Collection
