England · Henry VII (1485–1509)
England Halfpenny — Henry VII, York Key below Bust (c.1501–1507)
About this coin
Obverse
The crowned head faces forward, with a single key beneath.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRIC DI GRA REX ANG
Translation
Henry, by the grace of God, King of England.
Reverse
The York inscription is divided by a long cross, with three pellets in each quarter.
Script: Latin
Lettering
CIVI TAS EBO RACI
Translation
City of York.
Mints and mintmarks
York ecclesiastical mint; conventionally attributed to Archbishop Thomas Savage.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Key below bust. Initial mark not securely identified.
Identification and varieties
The attribution to Savage places this entry approximately in 1501–1507. Similar York halfpennies can be difficult to distinguish from early issues of the next reign; a full die comparison is needed for individual finds.
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 (1501–1507) | York | Key below bust; initial mark uncertain | Arched-crown halfpenny |