½ Penny - Henry VI 2nd reign obverse
Obverse
½ Penny - Henry VI 2nd reign reverse
Reverse

½ Penny - Henry VI 2nd reign (1470–1471)

CountryEngland Year1470–1471 Denom½ Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£0.47
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1470–1471
Denomination½ Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.350g
Diameter13.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2089
Obverse

Crowned facing portrait of King Henry VI within inner beaded circle, legend around.

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Reverse

Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.

CIVITAS LONDON

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0113
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.47

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About the 1470 Halfpenny - Henry VI 2nd reign

The 1470 Halfpenny - Henry VI 2nd reign is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1470 to 1471, struck in silver. It weighs 0.35g and measures 13mm across. Reverse design: Long cross pattée, trefoil of pellets in each quarter, legend around.

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

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Check the weight 0.35g and diameter 13mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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