Edward III (1327-77), Halfgroat (2), London, fourth coinage, pre-treaty series F/G mule, 2.29g, mm. crown/cross pattée, edwardvs rex aiigli z fraci, top cusps not fleured, rev. posvi dev adivtorem, annulet stops, civi tas lon don, reversed Ns, annulet in civi quarter, 2.32g, aiigl, rev. loiidoii civi tas, annulet by pellets in loii quarter (LAL. 10 and NC vol.IX, pl.V/9 this coin, 4; N.1174/1201; S.1577/1578; Stewartby p.262), toned, nearly very fine, very rare, the second a little ragged (2).
(i) L A Lawrence, Glendining, 28 November 1951, lot 1125G V Doubleday, Glendining, 7-8 June 1972, lot 484(ii) Bt A H Baldwin, September 1997
Estimate: £130.00 - £160.00