© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Groat - Edward IV Light cross coinage; Trim ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | Edward IV (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1473-1478 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#333546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée dividing legends, three pellets in each quadrant, additional small cross and dot in opposite quadrants
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POSVI DEVm ADIVTO mEVm
VILLA ⁑ DE ⁑ TRIm ×
Translation:
I have made the Lord my helper
City of Trim
Comment
Variants exist.Interesting fact
The 1 Groat coin from Edward IV's reign was the first coin to feature the royal coat of arms on one side and a cross on the other, which became the standard design for English coins for centuries to come.
