England · Edward IV (1461–1470; 1471–1483)
England Half Groat — Edward IV, Canterbury Rose-in-Cross Type (1471–1483)
About this coin
Obverse
A crowned facing bust is enclosed by an arched tressure without trefoils on its cusps. C is placed on the breast.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRA
Translation
Edward, by the grace of God, King of England and France.
Reverse
A rose stands at the centre of the long cross, surrounded by triple-pellet groups and two rings of lettering.
Script: Latin
Lettering
POSVI DEVM A DIVTOR E MEVM
CIVI TAS CANTOR
Translation
I have made God my helper. City of Canterbury.
Mints and mintmarks
Canterbury episcopal mint; Archbishop Thomas Bourchier.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Rose initial marks; C on breast; rose at reverse centre.
Identification and varieties
Undated episcopal coinage of the restored reign. The full 1471–1483 reign range is retained where the precise issue year is not established. Legends below give representative readings without reproducing every stop or die variation.
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 (1471–1483) | Canterbury | Rose | Type XX; rose in reverse centre | A further recorded example weighs 1.15 g. |
ND (1471–1483)Type XX; rose in reverse centre
A further recorded example weighs 1.15 g.