the Virgin crowns the emperor
light wear only on highest points of phoenix breast and tiny traces of red wax on obverse
D TIbERI-US PE AV
well centered and with a beautiful red/brown patina
Some light surface marks and scuffs
Edward III Penny, 3rd coinage, Reading, scallop in one quarter, ex English Doctor the Virgin crowns the emperorEdward III (1327 77), silver Penny, third Florin type coinage (1344 51), Reading Mint, issued by the Abbot of Reading, facing crowned bust with shoulders, beaded circles and legend surrounding, Roman N in legend without stops, +EDWAR R ANGL: DNS hYB, rev. long cross pattee, tri pellets in each inner angle except second which has a scallop shell, beaded circles and legend around, VIL LA R ADI NGY weight 0. 99g (SCBI 39: 1088 North; N. 1129; S. 1555).