england-1279-1280-item
DenominationGroat (4 Pence)
Country / EmpireEngland
Obverse DesignCrowned bust of King Edward I facing forward, within a quatrefoil (four-lobed frame) with pellets in the spandrels. Legend: 'EDWARDVS DI GRA REX ANGL' (Edward by the Grace of God King of England).
Reverse DesignLong cross pattée extending to the edge, with three pellets in each quarter. Inner legend: 'DNS HIBN ET DVX AQVT' (Lord of Ireland and Duke of Aquitaine). Outer legend: 'CIVITAS LONDON' (City of London).
