England · Edward IV (1461–1470; 1471–1483)
England Penny — Edward IV, Bristol Crown Issue (1464–1470)
About this coin
Obverse
A crowned bust faces forward, with a cross beside each side of the neck.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD DI GR[A REX ANGL]
Translation
Edward, by the grace of God, King of England and France.
Reverse
A long cross divides the town name; three pellets occupy each quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering
VILLA BRISTOW
Translation
Town of Bristol.
Mints and mintmarks
Bristol royal mint.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Crown initial mark; crosses by neck.
Identification and varieties
The illustrated die combination has been described as type VII or VIII according to the reading of the town name. BRISTOW is the reading used here; worn examples require close comparison. The broad first-reign light-coinage date range is retained.
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 (1464–1470) | Bristol | Crown | Light coinage; BRISTOW reading |