England · Henry VII (1485–1509)
England Halfpenny — Henry VII, London Double-Arched Crown, Type II
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About this coin
A two-arched crown distinguishes this small London silver denomination.
Obverse
Crowned facing bust, with the king’s abbreviated title around.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC DEI GRA REX
Translation
Henry, by the grace of God, King.
Reverse
A long cross separates the city name into quarters, each containing three pellets.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation
City of London.
Mints and mintmarks
Tower mint, London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Cinquefoil or no initial mark; saltires may flank the neck on unmarked coins.
Identification and varieties
Undated coinage. Dates indicate a broad attribution, not an annual issue list. The surviving coins are often clipped or weakly struck; readings and stops differ by die.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1485–1509) | London (Tower) | Cinquefoil | No devices by neck; trefoil stops | |||
| ND (1485–1509) | London (Tower) | Cinquefoil | No devices by neck; no stops | |||
| ND (1485–1509) | London (Tower) | None | Saltires by neck |