1 Groat - Richard II type II

€301,199.00
IssuerEngland
Year1377-1399
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.6 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1679, North#1320b
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing protrait of King Richard II in tressure of arches with trefoils on cusps.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringRICARD : DI : GRA : REX : AnGL` · Z · FRAnC
(Translation: Richard by the Grace of God King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée with trefoils in quarters within inner circle.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEVm : A DIVTOR Em : mEV CIVI TAS LOИ DOИ
(Translation: I have made God my helper City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1377-1399)  - London mint -
Catalog ID5702295850
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