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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Penny - Henry VI 2nd reign ND
| Silver | 0.35 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VI (1422-1461) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1470-1471 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.35 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: CIV[I TAS] LOn DOn
Lettering (regular font): CIV[I TAS] LON DON
Translation: City of London
Comment
House of Lancaster (restored), Henry VI 2nd reign (1470-71).Struck between October 1470 and April 1471 at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Henry VI (2nd reign) ND (1470-1471) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Henry VI was the king of England from 1422 to 1461, and then again from 1470 to 1471, after a brief period of deposition. During his second reign, the country was in the midst of the Wars of the Roses, a series of civil wars that lasted from 1455 to 1485 and pitted the houses of Lancaster and York against each other. Despite this turmoil, the coinage of the time remained consistent, with coins like the ½ Penny - Henry VI (2nd reign) ND (1470-1471) being minted in silver and featuring the king's image on one side and a cross on the other. This coin is a testament to the resilience of the English monetary system during a time of great upheaval.
