England · Edward IV (1461–1470; 1471–1483)
England Penny — Edward IV, Second Reign London (1471–1483)
About this coin
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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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1471–1483) | London (Tower) | Pellet in annulet | Second reign; pellet-in-annulet mark | Recorded marked specimen 0.62 g. |
ND (1471–1483)Second reign; pellet-in-annulet mark
Recorded marked specimen 0.62 g.