Code: 12994
This is a medieval silver halfpenny (1/2 pence) of King Henry VI, minted in London between 1445 - 1454 AD. It is from the Leaf-pellet issue.
Obverse: Crowned facing bust, leaf on breast and pellets by crown legend reads: + HENRIC REX ANGLI "Henry King of England"
Reverse: Long cross pattée dividing the legend, with three pellets in each angle. legend surrounding, CIVITAS LONDON, "City of London" Extra pellets in 2 quarters
DENOMINATION: Halfpenny (1/2d)
CULTURE: Medieval England
MONARCH: Henry VI
DATE: 1422 - 1461 AD (this coin issued between 1445-1454 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 13.8mm diameter
WEIGHT: 0.42 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink #1928, North #1512
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Norfolk, United Kingdom


