England · Edward IV (1461–1470; 1471–1483)
England Angel — Edward IV, Final DEI Sun-and-Rose Issue (1483)
About this coin
Obverse
Michael strikes the dragon with a spear. Saltires divide the royal title around the design.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGL Z FRAN
Translation
Edward, by the grace of God, King of England and France.
Reverse
A ship sailing right carries a quartered shield, with a cross, E and a rose above.
Script: Latin
Lettering
PER CRVCE TVA SALVA NOS XPC REDEMPT
Translation
By your cross save us, Christ our Redeemer.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Halved sun and rose on both sides.
Identification and varieties
The mintmark period began with the February 1483 indenture and continued across the change of reign. This entry records the DEI form assigned to Edward IV; the following DI issue is catalogued separately.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1483) | London (Tower) | Halved sun and rose | DEI obverse legend |