Description
Edward III (1327-1377), Groat, Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period (1351-1361), London mint, French title, mintmark cross 1, Series C. Facing crowned bust, legend surrounds EDWARD D GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC D, annulet stops. Rev, long cross fourchee, trefoil of pellets in angles, reads POSVI DEVMA DIVTOR EM MEV, annulet stops, inner script CIVITAS LONDON, 4.44g (S.1565; N.1147).
Struck on a large irregular flan, old attractive cabinet tone, legends in the main legible, pleasing portrait, clear fields. Very fine, reverse better.
