Edward III (1327-1377), First Coinage, Halfpenny, 1333-1342, Class VIIIb, Berwick-upon-Tweed, + EDWARDVS D . GR , crowned bust facing, rev. VILLA BER[V]ICI, long cross, trio of pellets and bears head in alternating angles, 10h (Walters [1913], 100 same dies; Blunt Type 8(b); Withers 6c; North 1090; S.1537), cracked, otherwise richly cabinet toned and with traces of red wax, struck details bolder than fine, rare































