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

€126,347.00
IssuerEngland
Year1354-1355
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.32 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1581, North#1166
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Edward II with trefoil on breast, all within tressure of arches
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringEDWARDVS · REX · AIIGLI · Z · FRACI
(Translation: Edward King of England and France)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée with three pellets in each quarter, two outer circles of legend around
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringPOS VI DEV ADIVT OREm CIVI TAS EBO RACI
(Translation: I have made God [my] helper City of York)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1354-1355)  - York mint -
Catalog ID3192374430
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