½ Penny - John Short Cross type; class 5a2 obverse
Obverse
½ Penny - John Short Cross type; class 5a2 reverse
Reverse

½ Penny - John Short Cross type class 5a2 (1204–1205)

CountryEngland Year1204–1205 Denom½ Penny MetalSilver Melt ~£0.82
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1204–1205
Denomination½ Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.600g
Diameter11.0mm
ShapeHalf circle
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink1350B
Obverse

Crowned facing bust with sceptre to the left, legend around. Note: reversed S, circular curls left and right (2 or 3 each side) containing single pellets, cross pommee as initial mark on reverse

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Reverse

Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0193
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.82

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About the 1204 Halfpenny - John Short Cross type – class 5a2

The 1204 Halfpenny - John Short Cross type – class 5a2 is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1204 to 1205, struck in silver. It weighs 0.6g and measures 11mm across. Reverse design: Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.

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

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Check the weight 0.6g and diameter 11mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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