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1 Penny - Edward IV 1st reign; Light coinage ND
| Silver | 0.70 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward IV (1461-1470) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1465-1467 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.70 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#126359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, with trefoil in each quarter
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, First reign (1461-70), Light coinage (1464-70), London mint, struck 1465-67.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Edward IV (1st reign; Light coinage) ND (1465-1467) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. Edward IV, who was the first Yorkist king, had just taken the throne from the Lancastrian King Henry VI, and was working to consolidate his power and establish a new government. Despite the political turmoil, the coinage during this period remained consistent and of high quality, with the 1 Penny coin being a prime example. It features a silver content of 0.70g, making it a valuable and reliable form of currency for everyday transactions.
