½ Penny - Henry III Long Cross type; class 3ab obverse
Obverse
½ Penny - Henry III Long Cross type; class 3ab reverse
Reverse

½ Penny - Henry III Long Cross type class 3ab (1248–1249)

CountryEngland Year1248–1249 Denom½ Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£0.85
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1248–1249
Denomination½ Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.630g
Diameter10.0mm
ShapeHalf circle
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Crowned bust facing, holding sceptre, legend around.

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Reverse

Voided long cross with four pellets in each angle within inner circle, legend around.

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0203
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.85

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About the 1248 Halfpenny - Henry III Long Cross type – class 3ab

The 1248 Halfpenny - Henry III Long Cross type – class 3ab is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1248 to 1249, struck in silver. It weighs 0.63g and measures 10mm across. Reverse design: Voided long cross with four pellets in each angle within inner circle, legend around.

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

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How do I identify the 1248 Halfpenny - Henry III Long Cross type – class 3ab?

Check the weight 0.63g and diameter 10mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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