© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Henry VII Facing bust issue ND
| Silver | 0.46 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VII (1485-1509) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1485-1509 |
| 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#162446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 Tudor (1485-1603), Henry VII (1485-1509), Facing bust issue, type Ib.Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Henry VII (Facing bust issue) ND (1485-1509) coin is that it was minted during the reign of Henry VII, who was the first Tudor king of England and ruled from 1485 until his death in 1509. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign, which featured a facing bust of the king on the obverse (front) side, and a cross on the reverse (back) side. The coin was made of silver and weighed 0.46 grams.
