1 Groat - Richard III Portrait; Drogheda ND
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | Richard III (1483-1485) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1484 |
| 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#333412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross dividing legends, large rose at center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEVM
VILLA DROGHEDA
Translation:
I have made God my Helper
Town of Drogheda
Comment
These groats which were only struck in Drogheda continue the style of the final issue of Ricard's brother Edward IV who died in 1483. Some of these coins are known from dies with the letters RIC engraved over EDW on the obverse indicating an almost direct continuation of minting operations when news of Richard's ascending the throne came through to Drogheda.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Richard III (Portrait; Drogheda) ND (1483-1484) coin from Ireland is that it features a unique portrait of King Richard III, depicting him with a distinctive pointed beard and a crown adorned with a large sapphire. This design was specifically created for the Irish mint and is not found on any other coins from the same period.
