Edward IV (1471-83), Groat, 2nd reign, rose on breast, London mint

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Edward IV, (1471-83), second reign, Groat, type XXI, London mint, facing crowned bust, fleurs on cusps, rose on breast, mintmark heraldic cinquefoil both sides (1480-83), legend surrounds EDWARD DI GRA…
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Edward IV, (1471-83), second reign, Groat, type XXI, London mint, facing crowned bust, fleurs on cusps, rose on breast, mintmark heraldic cinquefoil both sides (1480-83), legend surrounds EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC. Rev, long cross fourchee, trefoil of pellets in angles, reads POSVI DEV A DIVTOR E MEVM, inner script CIVITAS LONDON, 2.77g (S.2100; N.1631; B&W XXI).

Slight porosity on the obverse, few nicks, portrait softly struck in the left region, legends legible. Reverse, concise with few areas of weakness. Bold fine, reverse very fine, cabinet toning.

Specification

Period 1471 - 1483
Date 1480-83
Coin Group

British

Denomination

Groats

Coin Ruler

Edward IV (Second Reign)

Country

England

Coin House

House of York

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

London/ Heraldic Cinquefoil

References S.2100; N.1631; B&W XXI
Weight 2.77 g

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