1/2 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign, Trefoil issue

Issuer England
Year 1438-1443
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.53 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1912, North#1500
Obverse description Crowned facing portrait of King Henry VI within inner circle, legend around. Note: Trefoil of pellets either side of neck and in legend, leaf on breast.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering + HENRIC REX ANGL
(Translation: Henry King of England)
Reverse description Long cross pattée, trefoils in each quarter, legend around.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering CIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1438-1443) - London mint -
Numisquare ID 4802740490
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