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1 Penny - Edward IV 2nd reign; York ND
| Silver | 0.8 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward IV (1471-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1480-1483 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#336785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Long cross with quatrefoil in centre, trefoil in each quarter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS EBO RACI
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS EBO RACI
Translation: City of York
Comment
House of York (1461-85), Edward IV 2nd reign (1471-83), silver penny struck by Thomas Rotherham, Archbishop of York (1480-83).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny coin from Edward IV's second reign is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of monarchs on coins as crowned and robed figures. This change in design was a nod to the growing influence of humanism and the desire to depict the king in a more naturalistic and lifelike way.
