© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
½ Penny - Henry III Short Cross type ND
| Silver | 0.58 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry III (1216-1272) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1216-1247 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.58 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#321518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ELIS ON LVNDE
Lettering (regular font): ELIS ON LVNDE
Translation: Elis of London
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Henry III (1216-72), Short Cross halfpenny in style of Class 7, London mint only, dated to 1222.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Henry III (Short Cross type) ND (1216-1247) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. Henry III was a minor when he ascended to the throne, and his reign was marked by power struggles between him and his regents, as well as the barons and the Church. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained consistent, with the ½ penny being a common denomination used in everyday transactions.
