1/2 Penny - Edward III 3rd coinage, Reading mint

€162,298.00
IssuerEngland
Year1344-1351
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight0.51 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1560, North#1133
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing portrait within inner beaded circle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ EDWARDVS REX
(Translation: King Edward)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in angles, mint name around.  Note: escallop in one quarter
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringVIL LA R ADI NGY
(Translation: Town of Reading)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1344-1351)  - Reading mint -
Catalog ID4173203060
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