1/2 Penny - Edward IV 1st reign, Light coinage

€162,346.00
IssuerEngland
Year1464-1470
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.41 g
Dimensions13 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2067, North#1608
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Edward IV within inner beaded circle, legend around.  Note: saltires by neck.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringEDWARD × DI GRA REX
(Translation: Edward by the Grace of God King)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering[CIVI] TAS LOn DOn
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1464-1470)  - London mint -
Catalog ID2096004180
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