½ Penny - Edward VI 1st period obverse
Obverse
½ Penny - Edward VI 1st period reverse
Reverse

½ Penny - Edward VI 1st period (1547–1549)

CountryEngland Year1547–1549 Denom½ Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£0.30
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1547–1549
Denomination½ Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.220g
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2463
Obverse

Crowned profile portrait of King Edward VI right within inner beaded circle, legend around.

+ E D G ROSA SIN[E] SPIN[A]

Reverse

Long cross fourchee, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.

CIVITAS LONDON

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0071
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.30
Also issued as

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About the 1547 Halfpenny - Edward VI 1st period

The 1547 Halfpenny - Edward VI 1st period is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1547 to 1549, struck in silver. It weighs 0.22g. Reverse design: Long cross fourchee, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How do I identify the 1547 Halfpenny - Edward VI 1st period?

Check the weight 0.22g and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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