½ Penny - Richard II (Intermediate style) ND (1377-1399) front ½ Penny - Richard II (Intermediate style) ND (1377-1399) back
½ Penny - Richard II (Intermediate style) ND (1377-1399) photo
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½ Penny - Richard II Intermediate style ND

 
Silver 0.58 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Richard II (1377-1399)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1377-1399
Value
½ Penny (1⁄480)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.58 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#162303
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Long cross pattée with trefoil of pellets in angles, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CIVI TAS LOn DOn

Translation: City of London

Comment

House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Richard II (1377-99), Silver round halfpenny type II, struck at the Tower mint, London.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Richard II (Intermediate style) ND (1377-1399) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in England. The coinage of Richard II's reign saw a significant increase in the production of silver coins, which was partly due to the growing wealth and trade of the country, but also a result of the king's desire to increase his revenue. This coin, in particular, was minted during the Intermediate style of Richard II's reign, which was characterized by a more elaborate design than the previous style and featured a more mature portrait of the king. Despite being made of silver, this coin was not as valuable as some of the other coins minted during this time, but it is still a fascinating piece of history that provides insight into the economic and political climate of medieval England.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1377-1399)  - - - - - -

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