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Edward IV
Edward IV was the head of the Yorkist Dynasty, who deposed the Lancastrian King Henry VI in 1461 and claimed the throne for himself, he was briefly deposed in 1470 but reinstated the following year, reigning until his death in 1483.
Groats
It seems that the word groat originated from the Italian grosso meaning large, after the coin of that name first issued in Venice in 1201. The Venetian grosso was originally valued at 24 pence (piccioli), but later rose to 32 pence. English groats were first issued in 1279, and have always been issued as 4 pence.
Obverse
The typical facing portrait of the time, mintmark cross patonce, rosette stops.
EDWARD DI GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC DNS HIBERNIE
Reverse
Long cross, inscriptions in two outer circles, inner circles with 3 pellets, mintmark sun.
Grade and Price
| Date | Description | Grade | Spink # | Availability | Price £ | Price $ |
| 1464-1470 | Sun Mintmark | gFine | 2003 | Yes | £95 | $150 |
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