1 Groat - Edward III 4th issue, Pre-treaty period, series G

€2.00
IssuerEngland
Year1356-1361
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight4.5 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1570, North#1194
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust of King Edward III in tressure of arches with fleurs on cusps, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ EDWARD’ D’ G’ REX AIIGL Z FRAIIC DhУB
(Translation: Edward by the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with trefoils in angles, annulet in second quarter, legend around in two circles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+ POSVI DEVm A DIVTOR Em mEV CIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: I have made God my helper City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1356-1361)  - mm. Cross 3 (4) -
Catalog ID9188020940
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