Edward III (1327-1377), First coinage, Farthing, Berwick-upon-Tweed, class VIIIb, bear’s head in second and third quarters, villa bervici, 0.26g/2h (Withers 10; SCBI North 1164; N 1094; S 1539). Poorly struck, otherwise very fine, rare £100-£150

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

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Provenance: From the Stanwix (Cumberland) Hoard, 1986-7; Sotheby Auction, 5 October 1989, lot unspecified; C.J. Martin FPL, May 2004 (H 150)