© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Edward IV 1st reign; Heavy coinage ND
| Silver | 0.50 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward IV (1461-1470) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1461-1464 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.50 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#162345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.
Note: extra pellets in two quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of York (1461-85), Edward IV (1461-70), Heavy coinage (1461-64), Group I.Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Edward IV (1st reign; Heavy coinage) ND (1461-1464) coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in England. The coinage of Edward IV's first reign was characterized by a shortage of silver, which led to the use of base metals in the production of coins. This resulted in a much heavier coin than previous issues, earning it the nickname "heavy coinage." Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of numismatic history.
