English Hammered Coins

Henry VII, 1485-1509, Groat, Class IIIc, mm 2nd Greyhound, S2199A, N1705c.

A nice example of this scarce type. Bust 3 with realistic hair, pupils to eyes, crown with only outer arch jewelled, saltire stops B/B, lettering F. Lightly worn and reasonably well detailed. Weight 2.63g. Ex Carlyon-Britton and Lingford. Accompanied by old Lingford and Seaby tickets (the latter in the hand of C A Whitton for the July 1949 Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin).

O: Facing crowned bust. HENRIC DI GRA REX AGL Z FR’.

R: Long cross fourchée, trefoil of pellets in angles. POSVI DEV A DIVTOR E MEV / CIVITAS LONDON.

I would grade this coin Good Fine (Sheldon EF40). I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.

For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.