MEDIEVAL COIN

1445

An incomplete Medieval silver halfpenny of Henry VI (1422-1461), minted at London. Pellet-Leaf Issue, 1445-1454. Initial mark: cross 3b (North 1991: 80, ref: 1512; Withers & Withers 2003: 41).Obverse: hEnRIC REX AnGLI; Crowned bust facing, pellets by crown, leaf on breastReverse: CIVI/TAS/LOn/DOn; Long cross dividing the inscription with three pellets in each quadrant (no extra pellets)Diameter: 13.7mm. Weight: 0.40g. DA=12:9.North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.Withers, P. and B. 2003. Halfpennies and Farthings. Henry IV, V and VI. Llanfyllin: Galata Print Ltd.