1/2 Groat - Edward III Pre-treaty period, London mint

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1351-1352
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.30 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1574, North#1148
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing bust within tressure of arches, mintmark at 12 o`clock, legend around.  Note: closed Є, R with wedge-shaped tail.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering[mm] EDWARDVS · REX · ANGLI · Z · FRANCI
(Translation: Edward King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée with three pellets in each quarter, two circles of legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering[mm] POS VI DEV ADIVT OREm CIVI TAS LOn DOn
(Translation: I have made God [my] helper City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1351-1352)  - mm. Cross 1 -
Catalog ID7177450750
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