Edward III Hammered Silver Groat 1351-61

Description

Denomination : One groat
Period : Edward III
Date : 1351-61
Origin : England
Condition : Fine
Features : Pre-treaty coinage

Reference: Coins of England & the UK. Spink. #1570

Edward III was king of England and Lord of Ireland from January 1327 . His military success restored royal authority after the disastrous reign of his father. Edward II. His eldest son. Edward Duke of Cornwall became known as the Black Prince and was famous for his chivalry and bravery on and off the battlefield.

Condition Summary

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear

Very Fine ( VF). Very few signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief

Fine (F). Wear on the coin