© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Edward VI 1st period ND
| Silver | 0.22 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1547-1549 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.22 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross fourchee, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Edward VI (1547-53), First period (1547-49).Struck between April 1547 and January 1549 at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Edward VI (1st period) ND (1547-1549) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Edward VI was the son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, and he ascended to the throne at the age of nine after his father's death. His reign was marked by the Protestant Reformation and the establishment of the Church of England, which had a significant impact on the country's religion, politics, and culture. The coin's silver content and small denomination also reflect the economic and monetary changes that were taking place during this period.
