Description
Henry VII (1485-1509), Angel, class III, initial mark Pansy both sides (c.1495-98) St Michael standing slaying the dragon breaking linear circle, cross crosslet stylised spear shaft, legend surrounds HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGLI Z FRANC, saltire stops both sides. Rev, ship sailing right, bowsprit meets wire line circle, quartered shield on hull, h and rose either side, legend commences PER CRVC TVA SALVA NOS XPE REDE, 5.17g (S.2183; N.1696; Schneider 521 var).
Struck from rusty dies, with subtle yet notable toning, clear mintmarks both sides and a well portrayed Michael slaying the dragon. Good very fine some parts better, pleasing.