Description
Henry VII 1485-1509, Halfgroat, London, Type IIIca/b, mm Lis, S.2206, N.1709
A nice example of this rare type IIIca/b muled halfgroat struck at London. Worn but reasonably well detailed. Weight 0.95g. Ex The Academic Collection of Lord Stewartby, English Coins, Part V, Tudors and Stuarts, Spink 28/3/17, Lot 1511, and previously ex W J W Potter. Presented with old ticket.
O: HENRIC DI GRA REX ANGL Z FR. Crowned, facing bust in tressure of arches.
R: POSVI DEV ADIVTORE MEV. CIVITAS CANTOR. Long cross fourchee dividing legend, pellets in quarters.
I would grade this coin Good Fine (Sheldon VF35), but I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
