1 Groat - Edward IV Light cross coinage, Drogheda

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1472-1478
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.0 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6341
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing within tressure of arches with trefoils at points and letter G below bust, all within beaded inner circle
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWARDVS : DEI : GRA : DnS : HYBERnI
(Translation: Edward, King by the Grace of God, Lord of Ireland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée dividing double legends, three large pellets in each quadrant, additional annulet in two opposite quadrants
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM VILL A DE DROG hEDA
(Translation: I have made God my helper Villa of Drogheda)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1472-1478)  - -
Catalog ID7213301720
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