1 Penny - Edward IV (Three crowns, Dublin) ND (1460-1463) front 1 Penny - Edward IV (Three crowns, Dublin) ND (1460-1463) back
1 Penny - Edward IV (Three crowns, Dublin) ND (1460-1463) photo
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1 Penny - Edward IV Three crowns, Dublin ND

 
Silver 0.54 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Ireland
Lord
Edward IV (1461-1483)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1460-1463
Value
1 Penny (1⁄240)
Currency
Second Irish Pound (1460-1826)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.54 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#333159
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross pattée; trefoil of pellets in angles, additional annulet in second and third.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CIVI TAS⁑ DVBL InIE

Comment

Variations exist: crosses replace trefoils in tressure (Sp.6277); eight arcs in tressure (Sp.6279); no tressure (Sp.6280)

Interesting fact

The 1 Penny coin from Ireland featuring Edward IV (Three crowns, Dublin) ND (1460-1463) is notable for its unique design, which features three crowns on the reverse side, representing the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland. This design was specifically used for coins minted in Dublin, and it's a distinct feature that sets these coins apart from other coins of the same era.