© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Penny - Henry VIII 3rd coinage ND
| Silver | 0.24 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Henry VIII (1509-1547) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1544-1547 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162449 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross fourchee, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.
Note: central pellet in annulet.
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), Third coinage (1544-47).Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Henry VIII (3rd coinage) ND (1544-1547) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. Henry VIII's reign saw the English Reformation, which led to the establishment of the Church of England and the breakaway from the Roman Catholic Church. This period also saw the Dissolution of the Monasteries, which resulted in the seizure of monastic lands and assets by the crown. The coinage of this period reflects the political and religious upheaval of the time, with the ½ Penny coin featuring a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the era.
