1/2 Penny - Henry VIII 2nd coinage

€162,448.00
IssuerEngland
Year1526-1544
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2356, North#1815
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Henry VIII within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringhxDxGxROSAxSIExSPIA
(Translation: Henry by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse descriptionLong cross fourchee, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringCIVI TAS LON DON
(Translation: City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1526-1544)  - London mint -
Catalog ID5539918660
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