Edward IV, First Reign (1461-1470), Light Coinage, Groat, 1468-1469, London, crowned facing bust, fleur on cusps, quatrefoils at neck, rev. CIVITAS LONDON, long cross, trio of pellets in angles, 3.05g, 8h, m.m. crown (North 1569; S.2000), struck soft on high points, otherwise cabinet toned, a bolder fine; also, Second Reign (1471-1483), Groat, Class XXI, London, 1480-1483, crowned facing bust, fleur on cusps, rose on breast, rev. CIVITAS LONDON, long cross, trio of pellets in angles, 3.11g, 11h, m.m. cinquefoil (North 1631; S.2100), soft to portrait, yet richly cabinet toned, about very fine (2)































