England – Plantagenet – Edward III (?) (1327–1377) – Silver Halfpenny

King: Edward III (attributed, uncertain)

Period: 1327–1377 AD

Denomination: Halfpenny

Mint: Uncertain

Metal: Silver (AR)

Weight: 0.61 g

Diameter: 15 mm

Condition: Fine (F)

Obverse: Crowned facing bust of the king within a beaded circle, surrounded by a partially legible inscription.

Reverse: Long cross pattée extending to the edge of the coin, with three pellets arranged in each quarter. The surrounding legend is heavily worn and largely illegible.

Description:

Medieval English hammered silver halfpenny, tentatively attributed to the reign of Edward III (1327–1377). The coin displays the traditional crowned royal portrait and long-cross reverse characteristic of English medieval coinage.

The specimen shows considerable circulation wear, areas of weakness, surface irregularities and partially obscured legends, consistent with its age.

The weight of 0.61 g and diameter of 15 mm are compatible with the halfpenny denomination. However, the precise royal attribution and mint remain uncertain due to the condition of the coin.

An interesting example of medieval English silver coinage from the Plantagenet period.