Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Edward IV (First reign, 1461-1470), Heavy coinage, Halfpenny, London, mm. rose with annulet centre on obv. only, trefoils by neck, annulet on bust, reads edward rex angle, 0.47g/12h (cf. Withers 2, 3; cf. B & W II, III; N 1546-7; S 1992-3). Very fine, the varieties unpublished in the main references £100-£150

A coin with an odd assortment of marks. Mint-mark rose is known for Blunt & Whitton types II, III and IV, while the legend is found on coins of type II and III. Annulets by neck are known for type IV, but not on breast. Trefoils by neck are known in the light coinage but not with this legend or mint-mark