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

England Penny — Eduard IV., York George Neville London Prägestelle (ca. 1467–1470)

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About this coin

George Neville’s York penny has G and a key beside the portrait. London-made dies distinguish this first-reign group.

Obverse

The crowned bust faces forward, with G to the left of the neck and a key to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering

EDWARD DI GRA REX ANG(L)

Translation

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

Reverse

A long cross surrounds a central quatrefoil; groups of three pellets occupy its quarters.

Script: Latin

Lettering

CIVI TAS EBO RACI

Translation

City of York.

Mints and mintmarks

Archiepiscopal mint at York under George Neville; London-made dies.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

G and key beside neck; central reverse quatrefoil.

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

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 (1467–1470)YorkLisLondon-made dies; lis
ND (1469–1470)YorkLong cross fitchéeLondon-made dies; long cross fitchée
ND (1469–1470)YorkSunLondon-made dies; sun
ND (1467–1470)York · LisLondon-made dies; lis
ND (1469–1470)York · Long cross fitchéeLondon-made dies; long cross fitchée
ND (1469–1470)York · SunLondon-made dies; sun

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