© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Groat - Edward III 4th issue; Pre-treaty period, series F ND
1356 year| Silver | 4.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward III (1327-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1356 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#302628 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoils in angles, legend around in two circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+ POSVI ° DEVm ° A DIVTOR Em ° mEV
CIVI TAS LOII DOII
Lettering (regular font):
+ POSVI ° DEVM ° A DIVTOR EM ° MEV
CIVI TAS LOII DOII
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward III (1327-77), Fourth coinage (1351-77), Pre-treaty period (1351-61).Silver groat series F, struck circa 1356 at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Edward III (4th issue; Pre-treaty period, series F) ND (1356) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in England. The coin was issued during the reign of King Edward III, who ruled from 1327 to 1377, and it was part of a series of coins that were introduced to address the economic challenges of the time, including inflation and a shortage of small change. The coin's design features a crowned bust of King Edward III on the obverse and a long cross with three pelicans on the reverse, symbolizing the king's piety and generosity. Despite its age, this coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
