Henry VII. 1485-1509. AR groat, tentative issue. 3.04 gm. 26 mm. Profile bust, type IVa. Upside-down anchor i.m. Tower mint. His crowned bust right, crown with one plain arch, one arch with four crockets each side / CIVITAS LONDON. S. 2254. N. 1743. Mint State.

Bought Spink, 2011, £1750 (tag).

This was a coin that I was shown at Spink a decade ago, back when travel was possible. It is as close to mint state as I have ever seen for this era. Its freshness jumped out and in hand it is particularly impressive. AD