1/2 Penny - Henry III Short Cross type

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1216-1247
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.58 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1357D, North#981/4
Obverse descriptionLegend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre.  Note: initial mark in shape of up-turned crescent
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringҺЄNRICVS R ЄX
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse descriptionLegend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringELIS ON LVNDE
(Translation: Elis of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1216-1247)  - London mint -
Catalog ID5431610630
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