England · Edward IV (1461–1470; 1471–1483)
England Farthing — Edward IV, Heavy Coinage Class III (1461–1464)
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About this coin
A small silver farthing of Edward IV’s first reign, with a crowned facing portrait and no supplementary marks beside the bust.
Obverse
The crowned head faces forward within a beaded circle, with the royal title around it.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EDWAR DI GRA REX
Translation
Edward, by the grace of God, King.
Reverse
A long cross divides the London name; pellets occupy the quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVITAS LONDON
Translation
City of London.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Rose initial mark; no supplementary bust-side marks.
Identification and varieties
Undated issue. Dates are conventional mintmark periods, not years inscribed on the coin. Legend spelling and punctuation vary by die.
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 (1461–1464) | London (Tower) | Rose | Heavy coinage; class III |