1 Groat - Richard III Portrait, Drogheda

€333,412.00
IssuerIreland
Year1483-1484
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6406-6407
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing forward, within tressure, suns and roses alternating at crown and neck; all within inner circle
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRICARDCVS DEI GRA DnS HyBE
(Translation: Ricard by the Grace of God Lord of Ireland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross dividing legends, large rose at center
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM VILLA DROGHEDA
(Translation: I have made God my Helper Town of Drogheda)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1483-1484)  - -
Catalog ID9304020570
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