½ Penny - John Short Cross type class 5a2 (1204–1205)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1204–1205 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.600g |
| Diameter | 11.0mm |
| Shape | Half circle |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 1350B |
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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Voided short cross with quatrefoils of pellets in angles within inner beaded circle, moneyer and mint name around.
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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.