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Edward IV (1461-1470 and 1471-1483 AD)
Edward IV was the first king of the House of York. His rise to power came about due to widespread disaffection with the Lancastrian Henry VI and the ensuing Wars of the Roses; Edward’s victory at Towton in 1461 followed his coronation. Edward’s royal claim came down through his father, Richard Duke of York, who was a descendant of Edward III.

The first nine-year period of Edward’s reign was characterized by constant conflict with Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick a major protagonist. Neville had defeated the Lancastrians for Edward, and was seeking to rule England through the puppet king. Edward was not content to be manipulated by Warwick and his allies and took up arms against them; eventually they were defeated and fled to France whence they tried to restore Henry VI. Edward could not be sure of the support of sufficient troops to prevent Henry’s return so he allowed himself to be exiled to Burgundy. Edward returned with a small force to avoid open conflict, claiming only the restoration of his lands (as Henry Bolingbroke had done more than half a century before). The citizens of London proclaimed him king and in two subsequent military engagements Edward managed to destroy the power of Warwick and to kill the Lancastrian heir, Edward of Westminster. Henry VI died in prison in the Tower of London months later, leaving Edward unopposed as the king of England. Further hostile dealings with France were settled by negotiation rather than military campaigns. After Edward’s seizure of Edinburgh the city was handed back to the Scots as part of a negotiated settlement which brought Berwick into English hands.

Edward IV became increasingly unwell and in his weakened state succumbed to a series of illnesses; he died in 1483, succeeded by his son, Edward.

Edward IV ‘Canterbury Mint’ Halfgroat 001219

£225.00 GBP

Edward IV ‘Norwich Mint’ Long Cross Groat 018722

£325.00 GBP

Edward IV ‘Bristol’ Groat 010758

£110.00 GBP

Edward IV ‘London Mint’ Groat 015319

£150.00 GBP

Edward IV ‘Durham Mint’ Long Cross Penny 014605

£195.00 GBP

Rare Edward IV ‘Norwich Mint’ Long Cross Groat 020310

£135.00 GBP

Scarce Edward IV ‘York Mint’ Long Cross Groat 022663

£185.00 GBP

Edward IV ‘Durham Local Dies’ Long Cross Penny 022260

£45.00 GBP

Edward IV ‘Bristol Mint’ Groat 023901

£450.00 GBP

Edward IV ‘London’ Groat 018161

£150.00 GBP