1 Groat - Edward IV heavy coinage, group III

€52,752.00
IssuerEngland
Year1461-1464
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.88 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1973, North#1532
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait, trefoil at breast, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringEDWARDxDI GRA REX ANGLxZ FRANCx
(Translation: Edward by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée with trefoil of pellets in angles, legend around within two concentric circles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM CIVITAS LONDON
(Translation: I have made God my helper City of London)
EdgePlain
Mint
MintageND (1461-1464)  - London mint -
Catalog ID7361627080
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