designed by Nicholas Briot
Head of Demeter facing left
otherwise almost very fine and extremely rare
female figure standing right
Richard II Halfpenny designed by Nicholas BriotRichard II (1377 99), silver Halfpenny, London Mint, intermediate style, facing crowned bust within beaded circle, legend surrounding, +RICARD'x REX xx AnGL, rev. long cross pattee, trio of pellets in each inner angle, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CIVI TAS LOn DOn, weight 0. 47g (Withers type Ia(iii); N. 1331b; S. 1699). Dark tone, with some weakness in legend, a little off centre on reverse, otherwise with a good portrait, good very