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½ Penny - Edward III 2nd coinage ND
| Silver (.833) | 0.58 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward III (1327-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1335-1343 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.833) |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162299 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoil of pellets in angles, legend around.
Note: star of eight or six points after DON and before CIVI or none.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward III (1327-77), Second coinage (1335-43).Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Edward III (2nd coinage) ND (1335-1343) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in England. The coinage reform of 1335, which introduced this coin, was an attempt to stabilize the currency and combat inflation, which had been caused by the excessive issuance of coins with low silver content. The ½ Penny coin was minted with a higher silver content than previous coins, and it was also made smaller and lighter to reduce the cost of production. This coin is a rare example of a coin that was minted during a time of economic transformation, and it provides insight into the economic policies and practices of medieval England.
