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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Groat - Edward III Pre-treaty period; York ND
| Silver | 2.32 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward III (1327-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1354-1355 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.32 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#126347 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with three pellets in each quarter, two outer circles of legend around
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
POS VI DEV ADIVT OREm
CIVI TAS EBO RACI
Lettering (regular font):
POS VI DEV ADIVT OREM
CIVI TAS EBO RACI
Translation:
I have made God [my] helper
City of York
Comment
Edward III (1327-77), fourth coinage (1351-77), pre-treaty period (1351-61), series E, York mint, struck c. 1354-55.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Edward III (Pre-treaty period; York) ND (1354-1355) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in England. The coin was issued during the reign of King Edward III, who ruled from 1327 to 1377, and was part of a series of coins introduced to address the economic challenges faced by the country during this period. The ½ Groat coin was equivalent to half of a groat, which was a silver coin worth four pence, and was used as a means of stimulating trade and commerce. Despite its small denomination, the coin is highly sought after by collectors today due to its historical significance and rarity.
