© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Henry VIII 1st coinage ND
| Silver | 0.36 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1509-1526 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.36 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Long cross fourchee, 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 VIII (1509-47), First coinage (1509-26).Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Henry VIII (1st coinage) ND (1509-1526) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Henry VIII's reign saw the country's transition from a medieval to a Renaissance state, and this is reflected in the coin's design. The coin features a portrait of the king on one side and a crowned shield on the other, symbolizing the power and authority of the Tudor dynasty. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time, further highlighting the coin's significance.
