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½ Penny - Edward II Berwick-on-Tweed ND
| Silver | 0.71 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward II (1307-1327) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1307-1327 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.71 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162261 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoil of pellets in angles, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: VIL LA B ERE WICI
Lettering (regular font): VIL LA B ERE WICI
Translation: Town of Berwick [on Tweed]
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward II (1307-27), Class 5.Struck at the Berwick-on-Tweed mint.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Edward II (Berwick-on-Tweed) ND (1307-1327) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in England. The coin was issued during the reign of Edward II, who was known for his controversial policies and conflicts with the nobility. The coin's minting was likely a response to the need for a smaller denomination coin to facilitate trade and commerce, as the standard penny coin was too valuable for everyday transactions. Despite its small size, the ½ penny coin played an important role in the economy of the time and is now a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
