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1 Groat - Edward IV 2nd reign ND
| Silver | 3 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward IV (1471-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1480-1483 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoils in quarters, two lines of legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
POSVI : DEVm A DIVTOR E mEVm
CIVI TAS LOn DOn
Lettering (regular font):
POSVI : DEVM A DIVTOR E MEVM
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Comment
House of York (1461-1485), Edward IV, Second reign (1471-83), silver groat.Struck at the Tower mint, London - mm. Heraldic cinquefoil (31).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Edward IV (2nd reign) ND (1480-1483) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small cross on the reverse side, which is not typically found on other coins of the same denomination and era. This cross is believed to have been added to the coin's design to signify the coin's purity and authenticity, as it was a common practice during that time period to add small marks or symbols to coins to indicate their quality and value. This feature makes the coin particularly interesting to collectors and historians, as it provides a unique insight into the minting practices and techniques used during the reign of Edward IV.
