1/2 Penny - Edward III 2nd coinage

€162,299.00
IssuerEngland
Year1335-1343
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.833)
Weight0.58 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1540A, North#1102/1
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Edward III within inner circle, legend around.  Note: New tall crown, star of eight or six points after ANG.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ EDWARDVS REX ANG
(Translation: Edward King of England)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée with trefoil of pellets in angles, legend around.  Note: star of eight or six points after DON and before CIVI or none.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1335-1343)  - London mint -
Catalog ID1121852890
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