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England 1327-77 Edward III Groat Very Fine (VF20)
England 1327-77 Edward III Groat Very Fine (VF20)
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England 1327-77 Edward III Groat Very Fine (VF20)
Edward III of England (1312–1377) was one of the most significant medieval kings of England, ruling from 1327 until his death. He came to the throne after the forced abdication of his father, Edward II of England, and early in his reign the kingdom was effectively governed by his mother, Isabella of France, and her ally Roger Mortimer. In 1330, Edward took control of the government by overthrowing Mortimer, marking the beginning of his personal rule and a long period of military ambition and political consolidation.
Edward III is best known for initiating the Hundred Years' War against France, asserting his claim to the French throne through his mother’s lineage. His early campaigns included major victories such as the Battle of Crécy (1346) and the capture of Calais (1347), which strengthened English prestige in Europe. Under his reign, the English crown also developed stronger administrative structures and a growing sense of national identity, partly supported by the increasing use of English in government and culture.
Despite his military successes, Edward’s later years were overshadowed by setbacks in France and domestic challenges, including the devastating impact of the Black Death in 1348–1350. Nevertheless, his long reign helped shape England’s medieval monarchy, leaving a powerful legacy that influenced both the Plantagenet dynasty and the course of Anglo-French relations for generations.
Obverse: Crowned facing bust of Edward III within a tressure of arches with fleurs on cusps, with the legend around.
Reverse: A long cross with trefoils in angles, with the legend in two circles around.
Specifications:
Issuer: England
Monarch: Edward III (1327-1377)
Composition: Silver
Weight: 4.3 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Mint: The Tower Mint, London, England
Edward III of England (1312–1377) was one of the most significant medieval kings of England, ruling from 1327 until his death. He came to the throne after the forced abdication of his father, Edward II of England, and early in his reign the kingdom was effectively governed by his mother, Isabella of France, and her ally Roger Mortimer. In 1330, Edward took control of the government by overthrowing Mortimer, marking the beginning of his personal rule and a long period of military ambition and political consolidation.
Edward III is best known for initiating the Hundred Years' War against France, asserting his claim to the French throne through his mother’s lineage. His early campaigns included major victories such as the Battle of Crécy (1346) and the capture of Calais (1347), which strengthened English prestige in Europe. Under his reign, the English crown also developed stronger administrative structures and a growing sense of national identity, partly supported by the increasing use of English in government and culture.
Despite his military successes, Edward’s later years were overshadowed by setbacks in France and domestic challenges, including the devastating impact of the Black Death in 1348–1350. Nevertheless, his long reign helped shape England’s medieval monarchy, leaving a powerful legacy that influenced both the Plantagenet dynasty and the course of Anglo-French relations for generations.
Obverse: Crowned facing bust of Edward III within a tressure of arches with fleurs on cusps, with the legend around.
Reverse: A long cross with trefoils in angles, with the legend in two circles around.
Specifications:
Issuer: England
Monarch: Edward III (1327-1377)
Composition: Silver
Weight: 4.3 g
Diameter: 27 mm
Mint: The Tower Mint, London, England
