ENGLAND – EDWARD III (1327–1377) – AR GROAT – LONDON MINT – Cf. SCBC 1565

Country: England

Dynasty: Plantagenet

Ruler: Edward III (1327–1377)

Denomination: Groat (Fourpence)

Mint: London (Tower Mint)

Metal: Silver (AR)

Weight: 4.40 g

Diameter: 27 mm

Reference: Cf. SCBC 1565

Condition: Good Fine (GF)

Obverse

Crowned facing bust of King Edward III within a tressure of arches, with lis at the cusps. Surrounding Latin legend, partially legible.

Reverse

Long cross pattée extending through the surrounding legends, with three pellets in each quarter. The inner inscription identifies the London mint.

Historical Background

Edward III ruled England from 1327 to 1377, during a period marked by the Hundred Years’ War and important developments in English coinage.

The silver groat, valued at four pence, was introduced into regular English circulation during his reign. These larger silver coins became an important part of medieval commerce and are highly collectible today.

Condition

Good Fine (GF). The crowned portrait remains clearly recognisable, with visible details of the crown and facial features. The reverse retains a well-defined long cross and pellets.

The coin displays grey toning, circulation wear, surface marks, and noticeable edge irregularities, including areas of missing metal along the perimeter.

The coin pictured is the exact specimen offered for sale.