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© Roma Numismatics Limited
1 Groat - Edward IV Crown, Anonymous ND
| Silver | 2.7 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | Edward IV (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1460-1463 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#333405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée intersecting legend; triple pellets in quarters with small annulet between pellets in two opposite quarters
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVI TAS⁑ DVBL InIE⁑
Unabridged legend: Civitas Dvblinie
Translation: City of Dublin
Comment
Though specified at 45 grains (2.9 grams), most extant examples range from 2.4-2.7 g.Several minor variants are known:
Sp.6271 - Tressure of ten arches
Sp.6272 - Main photos and description (most common)
Sp.6272A - Crosses in top angles of tressure
Sp. 6273 - Tressure of eight arches with small suns in each angle
Sp. 6274 - Flowers at cusps, suns or rosettes in angles
Sp. 6275 - Rosette imn each angle
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Edward IV (Crown, Anonymous) ND (1460-1463) coin from Ireland is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in Ireland. The coin was issued during the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars fought between the houses of Lancaster and York in medieval England. Despite the conflict, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the skill of the medieval mint workers.
