Code: 12492
Silver Groat (4d) of King Edward III (1327-1377), Fourth Coinage (1351-1377), Pre-Treaty period (1356-1361 AD), Series G.
Obverse inscription: EDWARD D G REX ANGL Z FRANC D HYB "Edward By The Grace of God King of England and France and Lord of the Irish"
Obverse description: Facing bust of king Edward in tressure of nine arches. Annulet below bust.
Reverse inscription: POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM MEV / CIVITAS LONDON. "I have made God my helper / City of London"
Reverse description: Long cross pattée dividing the legend, with three pellets in each angle. Annulet in one quarter.
DENOMINATION: Groat (4d)
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: Edward III
DATE: 1327 - 1377 AD (this coin was minted between 1356-1361AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 27mm diameter
WEIGHT: 4.28 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink 1570
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection. Essex
