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½ Penny - Richard III London ND
| Silver | 0.33 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Richard III (1483-1485) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1483-1485 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.33 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#162444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 York (1461-85), Richard III (1483-85), Halfpenny, mm. boar's head.Struck at the Tower mint, London.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - Richard III (London) ND (1483-1485) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Richard III was the last king of the House of York and his reign was marked by power struggles and political intrigue, culminating in his death at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. Despite this, his coinage remains a lasting legacy of his brief reign and a testament to the craftsmanship of medieval minting techniques.
