England · Edward IV (1461–1470; 1471–1483)

England Farthing — Edward IV (Attributed), Second-Reign Pierced Cross (c.1473–1475)

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About this coin

A pierced-cross farthing attributed to Edward’s restored reign. The surviving legend includes his name and the grace-of-God formula.

Obverse

A worn crowned royal portrait faces forward, preceded in the legend by a pierced cross.

Script: Latin

Lettering

EDWARD DI GRA [REX]

Translation

Edward, by the grace of God, [King].

Reverse

A long cross divides the abbreviated city inscription; pellets fill the quarters.

Script: Latin

Lettering

CIVI TAS LON DON

Translation

City of London.

Mints and mintmarks

Tower mint, London; attribution based on the royal legend and pierced-cross mark.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

Pierced-cross initial mark.

Identification and varieties

This attribution rests on a reported example with a sufficiently clear pierced-cross mark. Its proposed date is c.1473–1475. The square brackets indicate an incomplete reading. The attribution and dating should be reassessed if further die evidence becomes available.

Measurements

Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
ND (c.1473–1475)London (Tower)Pierced crossSecond-reign attributionReported inner-circle diameter about 6.5 mm.
ND (c.1473–1475)London (Tower) · Pierced crossSecond-reign attribution

Reported inner-circle diameter about 6.5 mm.

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