Elizabeth I groat

Gavin Bowen said this hammered silver coin was unearthed from the same site that a hoard had been discovered. If it dates from the same period as coins in the hoard then it will count as being part of it.

The coin is an Elizabeth I groat, which has mint mark cross crosslet on both sides and is an example of the type listed as number 2556 in the Standard Catalogue.  Groats of this type are not particularly scarce but this specimen has a spelling error in the obverse legend. Instead of reading ELIZABETH on this coin it reads ELIZABEETH.

The most detailed account of the silver coinage of Elizabeth I was compiled by I. D. Brown, C. H. Comber and W. Wilkinson. This reference work lists a few spelling variations for groats but does not include the EE variety, which this coin clearly exhibits.

Valuation

In terms of circulation wear, this groat would grade Fine. However, there is a striking crack in the edge, scratches on the obverse and the reverse has been struck off centre. The error on the obverse would appeal to specialist collectors but the overall condition of this groat leaves something to be desired. As it stands, my price range would be £60-80.

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