COIN 595636

Description: A Medieval groat of Edward III (1327-1377 AD), minted at York, Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty Period, Series D, dating to 1352-1353 (closed E, normal R, cross 1 on obverse - reverse uncertain). Obverse: Crowned bust facing within tressure of arches; trefoils in corners and on breast. Obverse legend: + EDWARD.D.G REX.ANGL.[-]FRANC.D.hYB (with annulet stops) Reverse: Long cross pattee with three pellets in each quadrant. Reverse legend: (inner circle) CIVI TAS EBO RACI; (outer circle) POS[VI] DEVM.A DIVTOR EM.MEV (with annulet stops) Cf. North 1991, Vol II, p.50, No. 1153.

Date: 1352 - 1353

Object type: COIN

Last import: August 15, 2017