1 Groat - Edward I

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1279-1307
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight5.7 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1379A, North#1007
Obverse descriptionSmall forward facing bust within a four arched tressure with flowers in the angles. Bust flanked by cinquefoils with a rosette below the bust.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringEDWARDVS : D`I : GRA` : REX : ANGL`
(Translation: Edward by the Grace of God King of England)
Reverse descriptionLarge cross with three pellets in each quarter, two lines of legend.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDN`S HIBNE DVX AQVT LONDONIA CIVI
(Translation: Lord of Ireland, Duke of Aquitaine  City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1279-1307)  - London mint -
Catalog ID6877819940
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