1/2 Penny - Henry VI 1st reign, Trefoil issue

€162,340.00
IssuerEngland
Year1438-1443
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.53 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1912, North#1500
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Henry VI within inner circle, legend around.  Note: Trefoil of pellets either side of neck and in legend, leaf on breast.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ HENRIC REX ANGL
(Translation: Henry King of England)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée, trefoils in each quarter, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1438-1443)  - London mint -
Catalog ID4802740490
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