1483 Groat – Edward V (with pellet)

1483 Groat Edward V with pellet Obverse

The 1483 Groat - Edward V  (with pellet)

Silver Groat thought to be of King Edward V (see notes below). This coin has the halved sun and rose mark introduced to represent the new mint master Bartholomew Reed on 12 February 1483. SCBC: 2146A.

The Obverse can show EDWARD or EDVARD. Variations may or may not show a pellet below the King's head.

The Obverse shows crowned bust of the King facing front, surrounded by a tressure of nine arches. This coin has a pellet below the bust; Legend "EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC". Mintmark: halved sun and rose.

The Reverse shows a long cross pattee with three pellets at the centre of each arm; around in two concentric circles. Legend is "POSVI DEVM ADIVTORE MEVM - CIVITAS LONDON" (meaning: I have made God my helper - City of London). Mintmark: halved sun and rose.

Image credit: Museums Victoria
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1483
Monarch/Ruler: Edward V (1483-1483)
Category: Groat. See more Groat coins and see which Groat coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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