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1 Penny - Edward IV Third coinage, rose/radiant sun ND
| Silver | 0.54 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Lord | Edward IV (1461-1483) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1465-1467 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.54 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#333162 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Radiant sun with pellet-in-annulet at center, within beaded inner circle
Script: Latin
Comment
The legends appear to have been removed by clipping on the coin in the photos. The obverse legend would have been an abbreviation of ЄDWARDVS DЄI GRA DnS HYBЄR which appeared on the groat of the third coinage.The reverse legend would have been CIVITAS DVBLInЄ or an abbreviation thereof.
The date range is that given in Spink, Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands, 2d ed.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - Edward IV (Third coinage, rose/radiant sun) ND (1465-1467) from Ireland is that it was made of silver, which was a rare and valuable material at the time. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Edward IV, who was the first Yorkist king of England, and it features a unique design that includes a rose or radiant sun on the reverse side. The use of silver in the coin's minting process adds to its historical significance and value, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
