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½ Penny - Henry IV Heavy coinage ND
| Silver | 0.47 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry IV (1399-1413) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1399-1412 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoil of pellets in angles, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI [TAS L]On DOn
Lettering (regular font): CIVI [TAS L]ON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry IV (1399-1413), Heavy coinage (1399-1412).Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Henry IV (Heavy coinage) ND (1399-1412) 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 Henry IV, who came to power after deposing his cousin, King Richard II. Henry IV's reign was marked by struggles with the House of Commons and the nobility, as well as by economic difficulties, including a severe shortage of coinage. To address this issue, Henry IV introduced a new coinage system, which included the ½ penny coin, made of silver and weighing 0.47g. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
