Description
Edward IV (1461-1470, First reign, Penny, Durham mint under King’s Receiver, executed with local dies, mintmark plain cross, crowned facing bust, legend surrounds EDWARD REX ANGLIE. Rev, long cross, three pellets in angles, rose at centre, CIVI TAS DON OLI, 0.72g (S.2053; N.1544, class IV).
An interesting piece, a potential die shift resulting in some doubling and an off centre strike, many of these examples show similar traits, perhaps explained by the usage of local dies. Nevertheless about very fine in the strike, an academic intriguing type.
Ex Michael Trennery, bought August 2007
