Noble coin of Edward III

Noble coin of Edward III Noble coin of Edward III

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Noble coin of Edward III
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Noble coin of Edward III
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Coin, gold. Noble of Edward III. Obv. EDWARD · DEI GRA ·REX · ANGL.Z.FRANC · D HYB. King crowned, standing facing in ship, holding sword and shield ; two ropes from stern and three from prow of vessel. Rev. + IHC AVTEM · TRANCIENS · P. MEDIVM · ILLORVM · IBAT. Within a tressure of eight arches having a trefoil in each spandril, a floriated cross with lis at end of each limb and the letter E within an ornamented compartyment in the centre ; in each angle of the cross a lion passant guardant with crown above. Wt. 108.1 grains (7 grams). Bequeathed by Miss M. E. Waldo-Sibthorp. V&A no. 1588-1902.

Details

Category:
Coins, Medals & Tokens
Object Number:
1947-2/135
Materials:
gold (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 7 g
type:
coin