½ Penny - Henry III Short Cross type obverse
Obverse
½ Penny - Henry III Short Cross type reverse
Reverse

½ Penny - Henry III Short Cross type (1222)

CountryEngland Year1222 Denom½ Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£0.79
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1222
Denomination½ Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.580g
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink1357D
Obverse

Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre. Note: initial mark in shape of up-turned crescent

hENRICVS R EX

Reverse

Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.

ELIS ON LVNDE

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0186
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.79

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About the 1222 Halfpenny - Henry III Short Cross type

The 1222 Halfpenny - Henry III Short Cross type is a circulating ½ penny coin, struck in silver. It weighs 0.58g. Reverse design: Legend around voided cross, with four pellets in angles.

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

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How do I identify the 1222 Halfpenny - Henry III Short Cross type?

Check the weight 0.58g and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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