Edward IV, Groat, Coventry

Item Reference: C0910DG035629 Sold Share
Edward IV first reign (1461-70), Groat, Coventry Mint, light coinage (1464-70) Obverse: Facing crowned bust, quatrefoil either side of neck, C on breast struck over an E, reuse of an…
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Description

Edward IV first reign (1461-70), Groat, Coventry Mint, light coinage (1464-70)

Obverse: Facing crowned bust, quatrefoil either side of neck, C on breast struck over an E, reuse of an old York obverse die, within tressure of nine arcs, large fleurs on cusps, initial mark sun (1467-70).
Reverse: Long cross, dual concentric inscriptions around trio of pellets in each inner angle, 2.47gms (N.1581; S.2008).

Clipped round, the C on breast more like an E, with Coventry mint reading on reverse, a muled rarity, toned very fine

Specification

Period 1461 - 1470 AD
Date 1464-70
Coin Group

British

Denomination

Groats

Coin Ruler

Edward IV (First Reign)

Country

England

Coin House

House of York

Metal

Silver

Mint Mark

Coventry

References S 2008
Weight 2.47 g

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