1/2 Penny - Henry VII Facing bust issue

€162,446.00
IssuerEngland
Year1485-1509
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#2241, North#1732
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Henry VII within inner beaded circle, legend around.  Note: saltires either side of neck.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering+ hEnRIC DI GRA REX
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God King)
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 (1485-1509)  - London mint -
Catalog ID6633741600
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