1 Groat - Richard III type 2b, boar`s head

€52,749.00
IssuerEngland
Year1483-1485
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.2 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2156, North#1679
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust within tressure of arches, legend around.
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 fourchee, trefoils in quarters, two lines of legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPOSVI DEVm‘· A DIVTOR E’· mEVm CIVI TAS LOn DOn
(Translation: I have made God my helper City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1483-1485)  - London mint -
Catalog ID7238176680
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