Edward VII 1903 Penny, very rare open 3 in date variety, F12 BN, ex Hayward slight stain in part of

slight stain in part of obverse legend and tiny green spot in hair

Moneyer name in two lines

37g (MCE 402

26g (A B520)

practically as struck and becoming rare in the UK market-place

Edward VII 1903 Penny, very rare open 3 in date variety, F12 BN, ex Hayward slight stain in part ofEdward VII (1901 10), bronze Penny, 1903, open 3 variety, bare head right, DES below truncation for engraver George William De Saulles, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: rev. Britannia seated right with shield and trident, date with more open 3 in exergue, denomination in words above (Fr. 158A dies 1+B open 3 R7; Michael BP1903B; S. 3990). Dark tone, good fine, has been graded and slabbed