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Edward III Halfpenny Berwick

Edward III (1327-77), silver Halfpenny, first coinage (1327-35), Berwick Mint (1333-42), type VIIIb, facing crowned bust with collar, beaded circles and legend surrounding, +EDWARDVS D'. GR', rev. long cross pattee, tri-pellets in two opposing angles, bears head left in other two opposing angles, beaded circles and legend around, VIL LA B ERV ICI, weight 0.58g (N.1090; S.1537). Scuffed in parts, toned, good very fine and rare.

The Latin abbreviated legend translates as "Edward, by the grace of God" and on the reverse "Town of Berwick."

Provenance:

Purchased from A H Baldwin and Sons Ltd, Spring 2007.

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