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Edward IV coinage (2nd reign)

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When I bought this recent Edward IV penny it was tagged as type XXI, London mint. Delving into the coinage of Edward IV it seems only the first XI types were Edward IV, the rest (types XII-XXII) are Henry VI (restored). My coin clearly has i.m. cinquefoil (like a type XXI penny should have), but the obverse legend reads Edward. Can anybody explain the classification to me as I seem to be getting myself confused.

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Descartes

Edward IV penny, 2nd reign, type XXI, London, archb Sharp colln.jpg

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Hi, types 1 - XI Edward IV first reign heavy and light coinage, then HVI rest,  then Edward IV second reign 1471-1483  types XII -XXII

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7 hours ago, davetmoneyer said:

Hi, types 1 - XI Edward IV first reign heavy and light coinage, then HVI rest,  then Edward IV second reign 1471-1483  types XII -XXII

Thanks Dave! That makes perfect sense now :) I couldn't see that yesterday, and appreciate you putting me on the right track!

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