England 1 Groat - Richard III, 1483 – 1485
type 2b; boar's head
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1483 – 1485
Ruler
Richard III
(1483–1485)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.2
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from England. Issued from 1483 to 1485. Struck in Silver. Measures 24 mm and weighs 3.2 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned facing bust within tressure of arches, legend around. (Richard by the Grace of God King of England and France)
- Reverse
- Long cross fourchee, trefoils in quarters, two lines of legend around. (I have made God my helper City of London)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1483-1485) | — | London mint |
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