1/2 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign, Cross-pellet issue

€162,344.00
IssuerEngland
Year1454-1461
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.46 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1942, North#1523
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Henry VI within inner beaded circle, legend around.  Note: saltires by neck, usually two extra pellets on rev.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ HENRIC REX ANGL
(Translation: Henry King of England)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1454-1461)  - London mint -
Catalog ID3452398700
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