Edward III Halfpenny, 1st coinage, Berwick, two opposing bear heads, ex English Doctor a snake glides amongst lilies

a snake glides amongst lilies and roses

37g (DF 70

design by Paul Day

Well struck on good metal with a colourful

edge milled (MCE 173

Edward III Halfpenny, 1st coinage, Berwick, two opposing bear heads, ex English Doctor a snake glides amongst liliesEdward 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 (SCBI 39: 1159 North; N. 1090; S. 1537). Scuffed in parts, toned, good very fine and rare.