Edward V coin value guide
Edward V · 1483 · Angel & Groat
Denominations
Angel & Groat
Reign
1483
What a coin is worth depends on its exact type, mint, grade and provenance — the type tables and value factors below explain what drives each one.
About these coins
Edward V, the elder of the 'Princes in the Tower', reigned for only about two months in 1483 before being deposed by his uncle Richard III and disappearing. No coins name him, but a small group of coins is attributed to his brief reign by their mint marks — the boar's-head and halved sun-and-rose marks used in the transition. They are among the greatest rarities of the entire English series.
Because the attribution rests on mint marks shared across the 1483 transition, genuine Edward V coins are exceptionally rare and the subject of careful specialist study. Any example — gold angel or silver groat — is a major rarity. Attribution, denomination, grade and provenance are decisive.
Value by type
Coins attributed to Edward V's brief 1483 reign by their mint marks (boar's-head, halved sun-and-rose), chiefly the gold angel and silver groat.
| Type | Rarity |
|---|---|
Mint-mark attributed issues 1483 Attributed to the two-month reign by mint mark rather than by name; great rarities. | Extremely rare |
What drives the value
Type & rarity
Within a single reign, common types in collectable grade sit far below the scarce and rare types. Identifying the exact type is the first step in any valuation.
Mint & moneyer
Coins of rare mints, or with sought-after moneyer or privy-mark signatures, carry a clear premium over the common major-mint issues.
Grade & surfaces
A full, sharp strike with a clear portrait or design and legible legends commands the most. Weak striking, chips, cracks and corrosion all reduce value.
Provenance
A pedigree to a named cabinet or a recorded hoard adds both value and confidence in authenticity, especially for scarcer and higher-grade pieces.
Frequently asked questions
How much is an Edward V coin worth?
Coins attributed to his two-month reign are among the greatest rarities of the English series, so any genuine example is a major coin. Attribution, denomination, grade and provenance are decisive — use the valuation tool for an estimate based on realised prices for comparable coins.
Do any coins actually name Edward V?
No — none carry his name. A small group is attributed to his brief 1483 reign by the mint marks used during the transition, such as the boar's-head and halved sun-and-rose marks.
Why are Edward V coins so rare?
He reigned for only about two months in 1483 before being deposed, so very little was struck, and the attribution itself is narrow — making genuine examples exceptionally scarce.