½ Noble - Edward III (Pre-treaty period; series C) ND (1351-1361) front ½ Noble - Edward III (Pre-treaty period; series C) ND (1351-1361) back
½ Noble - Edward III (Pre-treaty period; series C) ND (1351-1361) photo
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½ Noble - Edward III Pre-treaty period; series C ND

 
Gold 3.81 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward III (1327-1377)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1351-1361
Value
½ Noble (⅙)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.81 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#348234
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Ornate cross with lis at ends and small Є in center; crowned lions in quarters, tiny lis in second quarter.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + DOMINE NE x IN x FVRORE x TVO x ARGVAS x

Lettering (regular font): + DOMINE NE X IN X FVRORE X TVO X ARGVAS X

Unabridged legend: Domine Ne In Furore Tuo Arguas Me

Translation: O Lord rebuke me not in Thine anger

Comment

House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward III (1327-77), Fourth coinage (1351-77), Pre-treaty period (1351-61), Series C, London mint.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ½ Noble coin from Edward III's reign is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in England. The coinage reform of 1351, which introduced this coin, aimed to stabilize the currency and combat inflation by introducing a new standardized system of coinage. This coin, made of gold, was a significant step towards establishing a reliable and trustworthy currency system in England during the 14th century.