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¼ Noble - Edward III Pre-treaty period; class B ND
| Gold | 1.83 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward III (1327-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1351-1352 |
| Value | ¼ Noble (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.83 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#348334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Noble in centre of Royal Cross within tressure, lions in angles, legend around.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: EXALTABITVR•IN•GLORIA
Lettering (regular font): EXALTABITVR•IN•GLORIA
Translation: He shall be exalted in glory
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward III (1327-77), Fourth coinage (1351-77), Pre-treaty period (1351-61), Gold quarter noble, series B.Struck at the Tower mint, London (1351-52). These coins were struck to a standard weight of 30 grains or 1.94g.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Noble - Edward III (Pre-treaty period; class B) ND (1351-1352) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in England. The coin was issued during the reign of King Edward III, who ruled from 1327 to 1377, and was part of a series of coins introduced during his reign to address the need for a stable currency. The ¼ Noble coin was equivalent to one-fourth of a Noble, which was a gold coin introduced by King Edward III in 1351 as a new standard for the English currency. The ¼ Noble coin was made of gold and weighed 1.83 grams, making it a valuable and highly sought-after coin among collectors today.
