Edward III Silver Halfpenny

The Silver Penny of King Edward III 1327-1377
 

Born at Windsor Castle in 1312 he became one of the country’s greatest Monarchs. Loved and respected by both the people and the ruling class he developed into a true King of England. He cast his shadow across western Europe. The Battle of Crecy in 1346 was a great victory against the French, however, his reign was blighted by the ‘Black Death’ the plague that swept Europe killing indiscriminately.
We offer this silver halfpennies of this popular King in fine to very fine condition struck in the fourteenth century.