© Baldwins of St James Ltd
© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Groat - Richard III Three crowns; Dublin ND
| Silver | 1.89 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | Richard III (1483-1485) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1485 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#333528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three crowns, stacked, over long cross with triple-pellet tips dividing legend.
Script: Latin (Gaelic)
Lettering: DOmInVS : hYBERnIE
Translation: Lord of Ireland
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Richard III (Three crowns; Dublin) ND (1483-1485) coin from Ireland is that it features a unique design element - the three crowns on the reverse side of the coin, which represent the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This design was specifically chosen by King Richard III to emphasize his claim to the throne and his desire to unite the three kingdoms under a single ruler.
