England ½ Penny - Henry III, 1250 – 1278

Long Cross type; with sceptre

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Penny
Year 1250 – 1278
Rulers Edward I (1272–1307) , Henry III (1216–1272)
Composition Silver
Shape Half circle
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.61
Diameter (mm) 17
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1275-1278)  Class 7 (posthumous)
ND (1272-1275)  Class 6 (posthumous)
ND (1251-1272)  Class 5 71%
ND (1250-1251)  Class 4 36%

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