Edward VII 1903 Penny, very rare open 3 in date variety, F12 BN, ex Hayward slight stain in part of

slight stain in part of obverse legend and tiny green spot in hair

+SALVVmxx FAC POPVLVm+ TVxx

26g (A B520)

copper Rose Farthing

practically as struck and becoming rare in the UK market-place

Edward VII 1903 Penny, very rare open 3 in date variety, F12 BN, ex Hayward slight stain in part ofEdward VII (1901 10), bronze Penny, 1903, open 3 variety, bare head right, DES below truncation for engraver George William De Saulles, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, EDWARDVS VII D: G: BRITT: OMN: REX F: D: IND: IMP: rev. Britannia seated right with shield and trident, date with more open 3 in exergue, denomination in words above (Fr. 158A dies 1+B open 3 R7; Michael BP1903B; S. 3990). Dark tone, good fine, has been graded and slabbed