Description
Edward III, Silver Groat, fourth coinage, Pre-treaty period, class D (1352-53), London mint, crowned facing bust, all within in tressure of nine arcs, trefoils on cusps, initial mark cross pattée 1 broken, Lombardic M with closed C and E in legend, normal R, annulet stops, rev long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in each inner angle, twin concentric legend surrounding, CIVITAS begins at 9 o’clock, 4.63g (N.1152; S.1566).
Toned, a little weak in parts from slight die clash, a bold very fine with a pleasing portrait, rare reverse variety.
