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1 Groat - Richard II type II ND
| Silver | 4.6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Richard II (1377-1399) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1377-1399 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoils in quarters within inner circle.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
POSVI DEVm : A DIVTOR Em : mEV
CIVI TAS LOИ DOИ
Lettering (regular font):
POSVI DEVM : A DIVTOR EM : MEV
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Richard II (1377-99), silver groat, type II.Struck at the Tower Mint, London, the original weight of these coins was 72 grains.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Richard II (type II) ND (1377-1399) coin is that it features a unique design element - a small shield on the reverse side, which is not present on other coins of the same denomination and era. This shield is believed to represent the coat of arms of Richard II's wife, Anne of Bohemia, and its presence on the coin may have been a way to commemorate their marriage.
