York – Edward IV AR Penny – Second Reign Light Coinage (MM Sun)

Medieval Silver Penny of Edward IV – House of York

Obv: Crowned facing bust of King Edward IV.

Rev: Long cross pattée and trefoil in each quarter.

1464 – 1465 ·  York Mint · S 2061

0.3g · 12mm

In order to increase the supply of bullion to the mint the weight of the penny was reduced to 12 grains in 1464, and the current value of the noble was raised to 8s. 4d. Later, in 1465, a new gold coin was issued, the Ryal or ‘Rose Noble’, weighing 120 grains and having.