Ireland 1 Groat - Edward IV, 1470 – 1473
Heavy cross coinage; Dublin
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1470 – 1473
Ruler
Edward IV
(1461–1483)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.5
Diameter (mm)
25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Ireland. Issued from 1470 to 1473. Struck in Silver. Measures 25 mm and weighs 2.5 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust facing within tressure of eight arches, pellets in the lower three spandrels (Edward by God's grace Lord of Ireland)
- Reverse
- Long cross patt??e dividing two concentric legends, three large pellets in each angle and an additional small pellet in two opposite angles (I have made God my helper City of Dublin)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1470-1473) | — |
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