Ireland – Edward IV (1461–1483) – Silver Penny – Medieval Hammered Coin

Country: Ireland (English Lordship)

Dynasty: House of York

Ruler: Edward IV (attributed)

Period: 1461–1483 AD

Denomination: Penny (attributed)

Mint: Uncertain

Metal: Silver (AR)

Weight: 0.44 g

Diameter: 14 mm

Condition: Circulated, with flan crack and surface wear

Obverse: Crowned facing bust of the king within a surrounding inscription. The portrait remains partially visible, although significant wear and a prominent diagonal flan crack affect the design.

Reverse: Long cross pattée dividing the field into four quarters, with groups of pellets within each quarter. Portions of the surrounding inscription remain visible.

Description:

A medieval hammered silver penny attributed to the Irish coinage of Edward IV (1461–1483), issued during the rule of the House of York.

This specimen features the traditional crowned royal portrait and long-cross reverse with pellets, characteristic of late medieval Irish silver coinage.

The coin exhibits dark natural-looking toning, an irregular hammered flan, circulation wear and a prominent diagonal crack extending across the obverse. The reverse retains comparatively strong details, particularly the central cross and pellet groups.

At 0.44 g, its weight is consistent with documented Irish pennies of Edward IV, although the precise issue and mint remain uncertain.

An interesting example of late medieval Irish coinage from the turbulent Wars of the Roses period, suitable for collectors of hammered silver and medieval British and Irish history.

Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the condition description.