Edward III (1327-1377), First coinage, Halfpence (2), both Berwick-upon-Tweed, class VIIIb, bear’s head in second and third quarters, villa bervici, 0.58g/6h (Withers 6a; SCBI North 1159, this coin; N 1090; S 1537); 0.61g/11h (Withers 6c; cf. SCBI North 1159; N 1090; S 1537) [2]. Fine or better, scarce £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The North Yorkshire Moors Collection of British Coins.

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Provenance: First J.J. North Collection [from Baldwin October 1973], W.J. Conte Collection, bt C.J. Martin March 2003; second SNC January 1972 (392)