Edward IV, (1461-70), first reign, Groat, light coinage (1464-70), type VI, London mint, facing crowned bust within double tressure of nine arcs, quatrefoils at neck, fleurs on cusps, mintmark sun both sides (1465-66), legend surrounds EDW?RD DI GR? REX ?NGL Z FR? NC. Rev, long cross fourchée, trefoil of pellets in angles, reads POSVI DEV ? DIVTOR E MEVM, inner script CIVIT?S LONDON, 2.57g (S.2000; N.1569, B&W VI). Mottled cabinet toning, a mixture of amber maroon and grey, few visible ?at spots in portrait or legends, slightly clipped, some metal stress marks. An adequate example of the type. About or near very ?ne.
Bought Michael Trenerry (dealer), August 2013, with ticket.