Type 2a (1280) - Spink 1385, North 1014
Coins of type 2a are very similar to those of type 1d, in all respects except the crown. The crown of 2a is from a single punch, and has a thin headband, which is shaped to the ornaments. The left leaf of the central fleur is usually incomplete as a result of damage to the punch. (The crown of 1d is composite, and has a wide plain headband and ‘detached’ ornaments.) The N’s of 2a are usually reverse-barred, but normal N’s also occur. Contractive marks are wedges. The neck of type 2a is short and the drapery is wider than that of 2b.
King’s name: EDW
Mints: Canterbury, London, York (royal)
Type 2b (1280) - Spink 1386, North 1015
Coins of type 2b have a new face and crown. The face is smaller with a pointed chin, and the neck and drapery are less spread than on 2a. The neck is also usually longer. The crown is very similar to that of 2a, but the central fleur has a slightly different shape, and the left leaf is undamaged. The N’s of 2b are invariably reverse-barred. Contractive marks are wedges.
King’s name: EDW
Mints: Bristol, Canterbury, Durham, London, York (royal)