1351 GROAT EDWARD III REF 1

An outstanding groat from 1351, struck during Edward III's reign. This silver coin was produced during the early phases of the Hundred Years' War, when English military ambitions in France reached their zenith. The groat represented a significant monetary innovation, introduced to facilitate larger transactions and enhance commercial efficiency. This example exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of mid-14th-century minting, bearing Edward III's portrait and heraldic emblems with exceptional clarity and precision. Highly prized by numismatists, this piece provides invaluable evidence of the monetary systems supporting England's continental military campaigns and economic expansion. An essential acquisition for collectors of medieval English coinage, offering tangible connection to the reign of one of England's most celebrated and militarily formidable monarchs.