1/2 Penny - Edward VI 3rd period, base issue

€162,456.00
IssuerEngland
Year1551
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBillon
Weight0.53 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2476, North#1947
Obverse descriptionSingle Tudor rose within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ E D G ROSA SINE SPI
(Translation: Edward by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse descriptionPlain flat topped shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1551)  - London mint -
Catalog ID5210844140
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