1/2 Penny - Richard III London mint

€162,444.00
IssuerEngland
Year1483-1485
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.33 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2170, North#1688
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Richard III within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ RICARD DI GRA REX
(Translation: Richard by the Grace of God King)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS LOn DOn
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1483-1485)  - London mint -
Catalog ID9510204260
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