1/2 Penny - Edward IV 1st reign, Light coinage

Issuer England
Year 1464-1470
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.41 g
Diameter 13 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2067, North#1608
Obverse description Crowned facing portrait of King Edward IV within inner beaded circle, legend around. Note: saltires by neck.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering EDWARD × DI GRA REX
(Translation: Edward by the Grace of God King)
Reverse description Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering [CIVI] TAS LOn DOn
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1464-1470) - London mint -
Numisquare ID 2096004180
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