Ireland 1 Groat - Richard III, 1483 – 1484

Portrait; Drogheda

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Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Second Irish Pound (1460 – 1826)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Groat
Year 1483 – 1484
Ruler Richard III (1483–1485)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Groat from Ireland. Issued from 1483 to 1484. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Crowned bust facing forward, within tressure, suns and roses alternating at crown and neck; all within inner circle (Ricard by the Grace of God Lord of Ireland)
Reverse
Long cross dividing legends, large rose at center (I have made God my Helper
Town of Drogheda)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1483-1484) 

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