½ Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 6c obverse
Obverse
½ Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 6c reverse
Reverse

½ Penny - Henry III Short Cross type class 6c (1216–1247)

CountryEngland Year1216–1247 Denom½ Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£0.70
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1216–1247
Denomination½ Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.510g
Diameter11.0mm
ShapeHalf circle
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Crowned bust facing, holding sceptre, legend around.

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Reverse

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

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0164
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.70
Also issued as

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About the 1216 Halfpenny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 6c

The 1216 Halfpenny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 6c is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1216 to 1247, struck in silver. It weighs 0.51g and measures 11mm across. Reverse design: Voided short 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 1216 Halfpenny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 6c?

Check the weight 0.51g and diameter 11mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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