Edward IV Halfpenny, London, Heavy Coinage, class II, saltires at neck, ex Dupree, Freehill and English Doctor HN Italy 1775)

HN Italy 1775)

Dusky tone with much lustre

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detail therefore a little soft

Edward IV Halfpenny, London, Heavy Coinage, class II, saltires at neck, ex Dupree, Freehill and English Doctor HN Italy 1775)Edward IV, first reign (1461 70), silver long cross Halfpenny, heavy coinage (1461 64), London Mint, facing crowned bust, saltire cross either side of neck, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding both sides, initial mark rose, *EDWARDx DI GRA REXxx, rev. long cross pattee, trio of pellets in each angle, CIVI TAS LOn DOn, weight 0. 44g (Withers 4n; N. 1546; S. 1991). Dark tone, with one light crease, otherwise a bold very fine, with a good