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1 Groat - Edward IV heavy coinage; group III ND
| Silver | 3.88 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward IV (1461-1470) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1461-1464 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52752 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoil of pellets in angles, legend around within two concentric circles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM
CIVITAS LONDON
Lettering (regular font):
POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM
CIVITAS LONDON
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Edge
Plain
Comment
House of York (1461-85), Edward IV, 1st reign (1461-70), Heavy coinage (1461-64), London mint.The original weight of these pieces was 60 grains.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Edward IV (heavy coinage; group III) ND (1461-1464) 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 IV, who ruled from 1461 to 1470, and again from 1471 to 1483. During his reign, England experienced a period of economic growth and prosperity, which led to an increase in trade and commerce. The coinage of this period reflects this growth, with the 1 Groat coin being one of the most widely used coins in circulation. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique blend of medieval and Renaissance styles, making it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
