Edward III (1327-1377), Groat, Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period, class C, London

Edward III (1327-1377), Groat, Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period (1351-1361), London mint,

obv: French title, mintmark cross 1, Series C. Facing crowned bust, legend surrounds EDWARD D GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC D, annulet stops.

Rev, long cross fourchee, trefoil of pellets in angles, reads POSVI DEVMA DIVTOR EM MEV, annulet stops, inner script CIVITAS LONDON

Weight 4.28g

S.1565; N.1147

Struck on a nice regular flan, lightly and evenly toned, legends in the main legible, pleasing portrait, clear fields.

Very fine, reverse better