Halfpenny - Civil War Southern Variants

€1.00
IssuerEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1138-1153
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny
CurrencyPenny (924-1158)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.43 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueHalf circle
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1295A
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust right with collar of annulets, holding lis-tipped sceptre.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering+ STIEFNE · REx
(Translation: King Stephen.)
Reverse descriptionVoided cross moline with annulet at centre.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+ SANSON : ON : ANT
(Translation: Sanson of Southampton.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1138-1153)  - -
Catalog ID8900030370
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