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There is a flat area on both sides at the start of the legend. The flat area is crucial, as it is where the mint mark is situated

This find is a penny of Offa of Mercia, who was king from AD 752 to 796.

A number of characteristics point towards this quarter noble being struck during the treaty period (1361-69).

The coin is an imitation of series BIII and as such is of considerable rarity.

On the obverse is a facing bust of the king and a legend reading RICARD REX AnGL

It’s a coin of Edward III and dates from a time when the English coffers were pretty full.

The coin is a halfgroat of Elizabeth I with an obverse legend reading E D G ROSA SINE SPINA.

I see lots of voided short cross pennies and cut fractions, most of which are fairly common. This one, though, is rather special.

It measures about 30mm in diameter and in the middle of the face is a circular depression, which is in the centre of a lozenge with incurved sides.

The coin is a halfgroat of Elizabeth I with an obverse legend reading E D G ROSA SINE SPINA.