Henry VII, sovereign, mm. small lis/cross crosslet (1504-1505), Tower mint, crowned king seated on throne holding orb and sceptre with portcullis below feet, rev. broad Tudor rose with royal shield at centre, wt. 15.33gms. (S.2176; N.1692/2; Schneider 551), small crease vertically down centre, boldly and evenly struck on each side showing all major details of the intricate designs, the letters of the legends fully struck with infinite detail in evidence including the stops, the flan broad and showing wide rims, in all particularly choice and with a lovely old-cabinet gold patina, almost extremely fine, very rare - an extraordinary piece
£80,000-100,000