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

England Penny — Edward IV, Second Reign London (1471–1483)

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About this coin

The second-reign London penny retains the facing royal bust and long-cross reverse. A pellet-in-annulet initial mark is recorded for this series.

Obverse

A crowned portrait faces forward, surrounded by the abbreviated royal title.

Script: Latin

Lettering

+ EDWARD DI GRA REX AN

Translation

Edward, by the grace of God, King of England.

Reverse

A long cross pattée divides the London name; three pellets fill each quarter.

Script: Latin

Lettering

CIVI TAS LON DON

Translation

City of London.

Mints and mintmarks

Tower mint, London.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

Pellet-in-annulet initial mark on the identified variant.

Identification and varieties

Undated hammered coinage. Date ranges and mintmark periods are approximate. Legends and punctuation vary by die; an unspecified initial mark is not evidence of an unmarked variety.

Measurements

A general recorded specimen weighs 0.75 g and measures 16.2 mm; an identified pellet-in-annulet example weighs 0.62 g. These are individual measurements.

Years, mintmarks and variants

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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
ND (1471–1483)London (Tower)Pellet in annuletSecond reign; pellet-in-annulet markRecorded marked specimen 0.62 g.
ND (1471–1483)London (Tower) · Pellet in annuletSecond reign; pellet-in-annulet mark

Recorded marked specimen 0.62 g.

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