1 Groat - Richard III Three crowns, Dublin

€1.00
IssuerIreland
Year1483-1485
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionSilver
Weight1.89 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6412
Obverse descriptionShield with English arms within beaded inner circle, over cross with triple-pellet tips dividing legend.
Obverse scriptLatin (Gaelic)
Obverse letteringRICARD REX AnGL FRAn
(Translation: Richard, King of England, France...)
Reverse descriptionThree crowns, stacked, over long cross with triple-pellet tips dividing legend.
Reverse scriptLatin (Gaelic)
Reverse letteringDOmInVS : hYBERnIE
(Translation: Lord of Ireland)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1483-1485)  - -
Catalog ID4735118020
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