Ireland 1 Groat - Edward IV, 1472 – 1478
Light cross coinage; Drogheda
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Groat
Year
1472 – 1478
Ruler
Edward IV
(1461–1483)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Groat from Ireland. Issued from 1472 to 1478. Struck in Silver. Measures 23 mm and weighs 2 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust facing within tressure of arches with trefoils at points and letter G below bust, all within beaded inner circle (Edward, King by the Grace of God, Lord of Ireland)
- Reverse
- Long cross pattée dividing double legends, three large pellets in each quadrant, additional annulet in two opposite quadrants (I have made God my helper Villa of Drogheda)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1472-1478) | — |
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