© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Groat - Edward IV Light cross coinage; Dublin ND
| Silver | 1.33 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | Edward IV (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1473-1478 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.33 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#333406 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing double legends, three pellets in each quadrant
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM
CIVITAS DVBLInIE
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of Dublin
Comment
A variant without annulets flanking the bust is known (Sp.6353)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Edward IV (Light cross coinage; Dublin) ND (1473-1478) coin from Ireland is that it features a unique design element known as a "light cross" on the reverse side, which is a smaller cross pattée that is positioned within a larger cross pattée. This design was used specifically for coins minted in Dublin during Edward IV's reign and is not found on other coins of the same denomination minted in other locations.
