© Spink and Son
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1 Groat - Edward III 4th issue; Pre-treaty period, series G ND
| 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 |
| Years | 1356-1361 |
| 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#162668 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Long cross with trefoils in angles, annulet in second quarter, legend around in two circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
+ POSVI DEVm A DIVTOR Em mEV
CIVI TAS LON DON
Lettering (regular font):
+ POSVI DEVM A DIVTOR EM MEV
CIVI TAS LON DON
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 G, struck circa 1356-61 at the Tower mint, London. Many varieties exist.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Edward III (4th issue; Pre-treaty period, series G) ND (1356-1361) 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 it was part of a series of coins that were minted to address the economic challenges facing the country at the time. The 1 Groat coin was equivalent to 4 pence, and it was widely used in trade and commerce throughout England and the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of silver, which gave it a high level of durability and value. Today, the 1 Groat - Edward III (4th issue; Pre-treaty period, series G) ND (1356-1361) coin is a highly sought-after collector's item, and it is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
