½ Penny - Henry III Short Cross type class 7c (1216–1247)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1216–1247 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.610g |
| Diameter | 17.0mm |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
Crowned facing portrait of King Henry III with sceptre, legend around.
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Central voided short cross cross, quatrefoil of pellets in angles, moneyer/mint name around.
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The 1216 Halfpenny - Henry III Short Cross type – class 7c is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1216 to 1247, struck in silver. It weighs 0.61g and measures 17mm across. Reverse design: Central voided short cross cross, quatrefoil of pellets in angles, moneyer/mint name around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 0.61g and diameter 17mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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