© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Edward VI 3rd period; base issue ND
1551 year| Billon | 0.53 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward VI (1547-1553) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1551 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 0.53 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162456 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Plain flat topped shield of arms over long cross fourchée, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Unabridged legend: Civitas London
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Tudor (1485-1603), Edward VI (1547-53), Third period (1550-53), Very base issue (1551).Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Although denominated as a halfpenny, this piece circulated as a farthing due to its very low silver content.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Edward VI (3rd period; base issue) ND (1551) 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. This coin, minted during his third period, is a rare and valuable artifact from this pivotal moment in English history.
