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¼ Noble - Edward III Transitional treaty period; London ND
1361 year| Gold | 1.91 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward III (1327-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1361 |
| Value | ¼ Noble (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.91 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross fleuree with pellet at centre and in angles, all within polylobe with lions and lis in arches and pellets in spandrels.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: +EXALTABITVR: IN: GLORIA
Lettering (regular font): +EXALTABITVR: IN: GLORIA
Translation: He shall be exalted in glory
Comment
House of Plantagenet, Edward III (1327-77), Fourth coinage (1351-77), Transitional treaty period (1361), London mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Noble - Edward III (Transitional treaty period; London) ND (1361) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change in England. The coin was minted in 1361, during the reign of King Edward III, who was in the process of transforming the English monarchy into a more centralized and powerful institution. This coin was also minted during the Transitional treaty period, which was a time of political and economic upheaval in England, as the country was transitioning from a feudal society to a more modern, centralized state. Despite the challenges of this time, the ¼ Noble coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.
