Edward IV Halfpenny, London Mint, Heavy Coinage class II, saltires at neck, ex Dupree and Freehill

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 provenance.