Edward III (1327-77), Halfgroat, Treaty period, London, 2.15g, crowned head facing, in tressure of arches, rev. long cross and pellets (N.1259; S.1620), broad flan, lightly toned, a pleasing very fine.
provenance
Corringham Hoard, Essex, deposited c. 1380-84
Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme, ref. PAS: ESS-AB0B30, and also with the British Museum, ref. 2009T432
The Corringham Hoard was discovered by metal detectorists scouring farmland in the district of Thurrock, Essex in August 2009. 519 coins were recovered amongst fragmentary pottery sherds, the majority of them English pieces (5 gold and 487 silver).
Estimate: £80.00 - £100.00