1/2 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type

Issuer England
Year 1216-1247
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.58 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1357D, North#981/4
Obverse description Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre. Note: initial mark in shape of up-turned crescent
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ҺЄNRICVS R ЄX
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse description Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering ELIS ON LVNDE
(Translation: Elis of London)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1216-1247) - London mint -
Numisquare ID 5431610630
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