Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Groat
Royal Mint, London
Edward IV, Second reign (1471-1483)
A groat is a fourpence coin
Obverse Description
A crowned bust of the King facing within a tressure of nine arches; around, (mm off flan) EDWARD DEI GRA REX [ANGL Z FRANC]. Holed above king's head.
Reverse Description
A long cross pattee dividing the legend, three pellets in each arm; around in two concentric circles, (mm pierced cross) POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM - CIVITAS LONDON (translation: I have made God my helper - City of London)
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1473-1477 AD
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Material
Silver
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Axis
07
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Classification
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Overall Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.911 g (Weight)
holed
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.75, no.1631 Pages
