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½ Penny - Edward III 4th coinage; Treaty period ND
| Silver | 0.58 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward III (1327-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1369 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162302 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoil of pellets in angles, legend around.
Note: annulet stops.
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), Fourth coinage (1351-77), Treaty period (1361-69).Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Edward III (4th coinage; Treaty period) ND (1361-1369) 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 King Edward III, who ruled from 1327 to 1377, and was part of a series of coins minted during the Treaty period, which was a time of relative peace and stability in England after a period of civil war. The coin's silver content and small denomination made it a widely used and accessible form of currency for the general population.
