Ireland ½ Groat - Edward IV, 1473 – 1478
Light cross coinage; Dublin
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat
Year
1473 – 1478
Ruler
Edward IV
(1461–1483)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.33
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat from Ireland. Issued from 1473 to 1478. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.33 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust facing forward in tressure, within beaded inner circle; annulets by neck. (Edward by the Grace of God Lord of Ireland)
- Reverse
- Long cross pattée dividing double legends, three pellets in each quadrant (I have made God my helper City of Dublin)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1473-1478) | — |
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