Description
Henry VII (1485-1509), Groat, London mint, class IIIc, mintmark anchor (1499-1502), 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 fourchée, trefoil of pellets in angles, outer legends, reads POSVI DEV A DIVTOR E MEVM, inner script CIVITAS LONDON, 3.01g (S.2199; N.1705c).
A fully centred strike on a symmetrical flan, portrait adequate with some softness to the forehead and eyes, legends legible. Reverse, lighter in tone with distinct and clear legend inscriptions, some light grainy streaks in the metal, the mintmark clear both sides. Bold fine.
Ex H. M. Lingford, with a supporting ticket in his hand
Ex Frazer Sale [12/3/1900], lot 111
