Henry VIII Archbishop Lee Halfpenny?

[Nick1697]

I was searching ebay and I saw this coin listed an an Archbishop Lee Halfpenny. When I tried looking for similar coins I found examples that look completely different. Is this even an Archbishop Lee Halfpenny? If not what is it?

[Rob]

No idea what it is. It certainly isn't English.

For reference, it should look similar to the attached. A standard facing bust dividing E L and CIVITAS EBORACI on the rev.

[Nick1697]

Thank you for confirming this. That is why I asked, because I have never seen an English coin like it.

[scott]

its not English... its Venetian i think

 

[Matteo95]

Yes , it's a Venetian coin called Soldino. I can't understand clearly under which doge was struck  , maybe Michele Steno.

You can find an interesting explanation about the circulation of venetian soldini in England on Richard Kelleher's book " A history of medieval coinage in England" at page 154.