Henry VI 'London Mint' Long Cross Halfpenny
Silver, 0.42 grams; 13.14 mm. Cross-Pellet Issue; 1454-1461 AD. Obverse: facing bust with saltire on breast and a pellet to each side of the crown and legend +HENRIC*REX ANGLI with a ‘mullet’ before REX. Reverse: long cross with three pellets in each quarter dividing legend CIVI TAS LON DON for the mint of London. S. 1943; N. 1524. See also Withers ‘Saltire Issues’ Type SPM.1a. Near very fine for issue.