½ Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 7a obverse
Obverse
½ Penny - Henry III Short Cross type; class 7a reverse
Reverse

½ Penny - Henry III Short Cross type class 7a (1216–1247)

CountryEngland Year1216–1247 Denom½ Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£0.83
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1216–1247
Denomination½ Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.610g
Diameter18.0mm
ShapeHalf circle
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Obverse

Legend around crowned facing bust, holding sceptre. Note: small compact face

hEN[RICVS ]REX

Reverse

Legend around voided short cross, with four pellets in angles.

[+ SA]MVEL O[N CANT]

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0196
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.83
Also issued as

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About the 1216 Halfpenny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 7a

The 1216 Halfpenny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 7a is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1216 to 1247, struck in silver. It weighs 0.61g and measures 18mm across. Reverse design: Legend around voided short cross, with four pellets in angles.

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

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Check the weight 0.61g and diameter 18mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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