1/2 Penny - Richard I Short Cross type, class 4b

€275,402.00
IssuerEngland
Year1189-1199
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 ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust facing, holding sceptre, legend around.  Note: hair of single (or parallel) crescents left and right
Obverse script
Obverse lettering+ hENRICVS REX
(Translation: King Henry)
Reverse descriptionVoided short cross with four pellets in each angle within inner circle, legend around.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering+FVLKE ON LVN
(Translation: Fulke of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1189-1199)  - London Mint -
Catalog ID7751233230
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