Edward III (1327-1377), First Coinage, Farthing, Berwick-on-Tweed, Blunt class VIIIb, bear’s head in two quarters of reverse, 0.32gm (N. 1094; S. 1539). Striking split and obverse rather double-struck, but reverse fine and clear (£50-75)

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Hammered Coins formed by William H. Pheatt of Arizona, USA.

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From the Stanwix (Cumbria) Hoard, 1986-7; ex Sotheby 5-6 Oct. 1989 (cf. lots 904-10)