1154-1485 England Plantagenet Unidentified King Cut 1/2 Half Penny 0.55g Coin

Description

1 Penny - House of Plantagenet
Features
Issuer
England (United Kingdom)
King
Unknown Plantagenet
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1154-1485
Value
1/2 Penny = 1⁄24 Shilling
Currency
Pound sterling (
1158-1970
)
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.55g
Diameter
17.2x9.4 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Number
N/A
References
Unknown
Obverse
Crowned facing bust of King Henry II, sceptre to the left, legend around.
Note: curl of hair at temple, jewelled collar, mantle of many folds, field between sometimes jewelled, as is cuff.
Reverse
Short cross pattée with crosslets in quarters, legend around.