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2. Obv. HENRicvs REX ANGLiE. A CTOss on cach side of 

 the head. 

 Rev. civiTAS EBORAci. A rose in the centre of the cross. 

 MM. a cross croslet. 

 Halfpenny. ^ 



Obv. henrici rex angl. mm. a cross croslet. 



Rev. CIVITAS EBORACI. 



That gold as well as silver money was coined at the York 

 mint in the reign of King Edward IV. is proved by documentary 

 evidence as well as by the testimony of the coins themselves. 

 The records of the Exchequer, which aiford very meagre inform- 

 ation respecting any of the provincial mints, happen to give the 

 following statement of the quantity of bullion received in two 

 consecutive years at the York mint for the purpose of being 

 coined : 



SILVER. GOLD. 



From Michaelmas 1469 to Michaelmas 1470, ^1312. 6. 0. ^88. 0. 0. 

 From Michaelmas 1470 to Michaelmas 1471, ^242. 8. 0. ^54. 7. 10. 



The two years over which this account extends witnessed 

 some of the most momentous of the political changes that 

 took place during this disturbed period. Towards the close of 

 the year 1469 Edward was dethroned and the temporary restora- 

 tion of Henry was accomplished by Warwick and his party. 

 In the spring of 1470 the deposed monarch escaped from his 

 imprisonment, and came to York where he remained a short 

 time. In the month of September following, Edward again 

 visited the city for a few days previous to his leaving the king- 

 dom and sailing for Holland. In March 1471 he returned to 

 England and landing at Ravenspurne proceeded thence to York 

 where with some difficulty he obtained permission to make a brief 

 sojourn. Within a few months afterwards the battles of Barnet 

 and Tewkesbury were fought, in which the Lancastrians were 

 routed ; the death of the unfortunate Henry quickly followed, 

 and Edward was again triumphant : 



Once more lie sat in England's royal throne. 



1 Ruding, Vol. II., p. 371. Supp. pi. 3, No. 9. Hawkins, pi. 26, No. 339. 



