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1 Groat - Edward IV light coinage ND
| Silver | 3.11 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward IV (1461-1470) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1464-1470 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52751 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
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), Light coinage (1464-70), London mint.The original weight of these pieces was 48 grains.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Edward IV (light coinage) ND (1464-1470) coin is that it was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in England. The coin was issued during the reign of Edward IV, who was the first Yorkist king of England and ruled from 1461 to 1470. During his reign, England experienced a period of economic growth and prosperity, which led to an increase in trade and commerce. The 1 Groat coin was an important part of this economic expansion, as it was widely used in everyday transactions and was a symbol of the country's growing wealth and influence.
