Halfpenny - Civil War Southern Variants

Issuer England (United Kingdom)
Year 1138-1153
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Penny
Currency Penny (924-1158)
Composition Silver
Weight 0.43 g
Diameter 16 mm
Thickness
Shape Half circle
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1295A
Obverse description Crowned bust right with collar of annulets, holding lis-tipped sceptre.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering + STIEFNE · REx
(Translation: King Stephen.)
Reverse description Voided cross moline with annulet at centre.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering + SANSON : ON : ANT
(Translation: Sanson of Southampton.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1138-1153) - -
Numisquare ID 8900030370
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