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¼ Noble - Edward III Treaty period; Calais ND
| Gold | 1.82 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward III (1327-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1369 |
| Value | ¼ Noble (1⁄12) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.82 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross fleurée, with quatrefoil at centre; in each angle, lion passant above lis; all within double polylobe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + EXALTABITVR : In : GLORIA
Translation: He shall be exalted in glory
Comment
House of Plantagenet, Edward III (1327-77), Fourth coinage (1351-77), Treaty period (1361-69), Calais mint.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Noble - Edward III (Treaty period; Calais) ND (1361-1369) coin is that it was minted during a time of political tension between England and France. The coin was issued during the reign of Edward III, who was also known as the "King of England and France," as he claimed the French throne. The coin's design features a crowned bust of Edward III on one side and a cross fleury on the other, symbolizing the ties between the two countries. Despite the political tensions, the coin was widely used in both England and France, highlighting the complex economic and political relationships between the two nations during this period.
