1/2 Penny - John Short Cross type, class 5b

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1205-1207
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.51 g
Dimensions11 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueHalf circle
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing, holding sceptre, legend around.  Note: hair of single (or parallel) crescents left and right
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering+ ҺЄNRICVS RЄX
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse descriptionVoided short cross with four pellets in each angle within inner circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1205-1207)  - -
Catalog ID6812616080
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