Description
Denomination: Silver groat (4d)
Period: Tudor
Date: 1485-1487
Origin: Dublin mint
Condition: VF for issue which are notoriously weak
Obverse: Flat-topped shield of arms, cross over this with pellets to the terminals, legend unclear but would read DOMInVS hYBERnIE to both sides of coin
Reverse: Three crowns increasing in size with pelleted cross, legend around
Size and Weight: 25mm, 1.87g
References: Spink C of S& I 6415
Features and Provenance: From the Michael J McKeever collection of Irish coins, sold by Noonan’s.
The ‘3 Crown’ coinage of Henry VII was first issued by Richard III, subtle changes were made as there was a change of leadership at a time of strife. Our example is an early issue without the name of the king as Henry was the Lord of Ireland at this point, being also indicated by the pellets. Later pretenders to the throne such as Lambert Simnel and Gerald, Earl of Kildare stamped their place in history by adding slight differences to the coinage, but sadly none deemed to improve the minting process and the majority of these coins are weak or flattened.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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