1/2 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type, class 7c

Issuer England
Year 1216-1247
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.61 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Half circle
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse description Crowned facing portrait of King Henry III with sceptre, legend around.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ҺЄNRICVS RЄX
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse description Central voided short cross cross, quatrefoil of pellets in angles, moneyer/mint name around.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering [ION ON] CAN TER
(Translation: Ion of Canterbury)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1216-1247) - -
Numisquare ID 5214389810
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