1335-1343 England King Edward III Silver 1/2 d Half Penny 2nd Coinage 0.46g Coin

Description

½ Penny - Edward III
2nd coinage
Features
Issuer
England (United Kingdom)
King
Edward III
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1335-1343
Value
½ Penny = 1⁄24 Shilling (1⁄480)
Currency
Pound sterling (
1158-1970
)
Composition
Silver (.833)
Weight
0.46 g
Diameter
14.4 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Number
N# 162299
References
Sp# 1540A,  North# 1102/1
Obverse
Crowned facing portrait of King Edward III within inner circle, legend around.
Note: New tall crown, star of eight or six points after ANG.
Lettering:
+ EDWARDVS REX ANG
Translation:
Edward King of England
Reverse
Long cross pattée with trefoil of pellets in angles, legend around.
Note: star of eight or six points after DON and before CIVI or none.
Lettering:
CIVI TAS LON DON
Translation:
City of London
Comments
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward III (1327-77), Second coinage (1335-43).
Struck at the Tower mint, London.