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1 Groat - Richard III type 3; sun and rose ND
| Silver | 2.5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Richard III (1483-1485) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1485 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross fourchee, trefoils in quarters, two lines of legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
POSVI DEVm‘· A DIVTOR E’· mEVm
CIVI TAS LOn DOn
Lettering (regular font):
POSVI DEVM‘· A DIVTOR E’· MEVM
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation:
I have made God my helper
City of London
Comment
House of York (1461-1485), Richard III (1483-85), silver groat, type 3.Struck at the Tower mint, London - mm. sun and rose 2 and 3.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Richard III (type 3; sun and rose) ND (1483-1485) coin from England is that it features a unique combination of symbols on its reverse side. The sun and rose depicted on the coin were personal emblems of King Richard III, who ruled England from 1483 until his death in 1485. The sun represented the king's aspirations for a glorious and prosperous reign, while the rose symbolized the royal house of York, to which he belonged. This coin is a rare and valuable example of medieval coinage and is highly sought after by collectors and historians.
