England ½ Penny - Henry III, 1250 – 1278
Long Cross type; with sceptre
Information
Country
England
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
Description
½ Penny from England. Issued from 1250 to 1278. Struck in Silver. Measures 17 mm and weighs 0.61 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned facing portrait of King Henry III with sceptre. (King Henry III)
- Reverse
- Voided long cross, trefoil of pellets in angles, moneyer/mint name around. (Ion of Canterbury)
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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