Richard III coin value guide
Richard III · 1483–1485 · Angel & Half-Angel, Groat & Half-Groat, Penny & smaller
Denominations
Angel & Half-Angel, Groat & Half-Groat, Penny & smaller
Reign
1483–1485
What a coin is worth depends on its exact type, mint, grade and provenance — the type tables and value factors below explain what drives each one.
About these coins
Richard III, last of the Plantagenets and the Yorkist kings, reigned for just over two years before his death at Bosworth in 1485. His coinage — gold angel and half-angel, silver groat, half-groat, penny and smaller — is scarce and intensely sought after, both for its rarity and for the enduring fascination with the king himself. Many coins carry his distinctive boar's-head mint mark.
Demand for Richard III coins consistently runs ahead of supply, so even modest examples command strong prices and fine pieces climb sharply. His silver groats and gold angels are the most collected; the boar's-head mark is especially prized. Denomination, mint mark, grade and provenance set the value.
Angel & Half-Angel — value by type
The gold angel (6s 8d) and half-angel, showing St Michael and the dragon — scarce and keenly sought.
| Type | Rarity |
|---|---|
Angel / Half-Angel 1483–1485 St Michael slaying the dragon; the boar's-head and other mint marks are prized. | Scarce |
Groat & Half-Groat — value by type
The silver groat (4d) and half-groat (2d), the most collected of his silver coins.
| Type | Rarity |
|---|---|
Groat / Half-Groat 1483–1485 Facing crowned bust; boar's-head and halved sun-and-rose mint marks. | Scarce — highly sought |
Penny & smaller — value by type
The silver penny, halfpenny and farthing, including ecclesiastical issues.
| Type | Rarity |
|---|---|
Penny / Halfpenny / Farthing 1483–1485 Smaller silver coins, harder to find from this short reign. | Scarce |
What drives the value
Type & rarity
Within a single reign, common types in collectable grade sit far below the scarce and rare types. Identifying the exact type is the first step in any valuation.
Mint & moneyer
Coins of rare mints, or with sought-after moneyer or privy-mark signatures, carry a clear premium over the common major-mint issues.
Grade & surfaces
A full, sharp strike with a clear portrait or design and legible legends commands the most. Weak striking, chips, cracks and corrosion all reduce value.
Provenance
A pedigree to a named cabinet or a recorded hoard adds both value and confidence in authenticity, especially for scarcer and higher-grade pieces.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Richard III coin worth?
Demand consistently runs ahead of supply, so even modest groats and angels command strong prices and fine examples climb sharply. Denomination, mint mark, grade and provenance set the level — use the valuation tool for a figure based on realised prices for comparable coins.
Why are Richard III coins so sought after?
His reign lasted only just over two years, making the coins genuinely scarce, and enduring fascination with the king himself keeps collector demand exceptionally high.
What is the boar's-head mint mark?
The white boar was Richard III's personal badge, and a boar's-head mark appears as a mint mark on some of his coins — a feature especially prized by collectors.