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1 Groat - Richard III type 3; sun and rose ND
| Silver | 2.9 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Richard III (1483-1485) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1484 |
| Value | 1 Groat (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross fourchee, trefoils in quarters, two lines of legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
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 (1483-1484) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Richard III, who ruled from 1483 until his death in 1485, was the last king of the House of York and his reign was marked by political and civil strife, including the infamous Wars of the Roses. Despite this, the coinage issued during his reign, such as this 1 Groat, still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the skill of the medieval mint workers.
