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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YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
ND (1461–1464)London (Tower)RoseHeavy coinage; class III
ND (1461–1464)London (Tower) · RoseHeavy coinage; class III

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