© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Henry VI 1st reign; Cross-pellet issue ND
| Silver | 0.46 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1454-1461 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.46 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIVI TAS LON DON
Lettering (regular font): CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Lancaster (1399-1461), Henry VI 1st reign (1422-61), Cross-pellet issue (1454-61).Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Henry VI (1st reign; Cross-pellet issue) ND (1454-1461) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Henry VI was the king of England during this time, but he was also facing challenges from the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that were fought between the houses of Lancaster and York. Despite this turmoil, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and detail, showcasing the skill of the mint workers who created it.
