England · Edward IV or Edward V (1483)
England Penny — Edward IV or V, Sun-and-Rose Issue (1483)
About this coin
Obverse
The royal portrait is surrounded by an inscription naming Edward. The recorded die has no punctuation between its words.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWARD DEI GRA REX ANG
Translation
Edward, by the grace of God, King of England.
Reverse
The London inscription is divided around the cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation
City of London.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Halved sun and rose at the start of the royal legend.
Identification and varieties
The mark began in the last part of Edward IV’s reign and continued under Edward V. This shared mark does not establish which ruler issued every surviving penny. No secure specimen measurements are supplied here.
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 GRA legend; no punctuation |