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½ Groschen Sterling - Edward of Woodstock ND
| Silver | 2.35 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Aquitaine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Edward of Woodstock (1362-1372) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1362-1372 |
| Value | ½ Groschen Sterling (0.1) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.35 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#323765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross; three pellets in each angle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
PRnCPS AQITAn
GLA In XCELCIS DEO ET In TRA PAX
Lettering (regular font):
PRNCPS AQITAN
GLA IN XCELCIS DEO ET IN TRA PAX
Translation:
Prince of Aquitaine.
Glory to God in heaven, and peace to men on earth.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groschen Sterling coin from the Duchy of Aquitaine is that it features an image of Edward of Woodstock, also known as the Black Prince, who was a prominent military leader during the Hundred Years' War and the son of King Edward III of England.
