½ Sterling - Edward III ND (1335-1344) front ½ Sterling - Edward III ND (1335-1344) back
½ Sterling - Edward III ND (1335-1344) photo
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½ Sterling - Edward III ND

 
Silver 0.69 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Aquitaine (French States)
Duke
Edward III (1325-1362,1372-1377)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1335-1344
Value
½ Sterling (1⁄120)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.69 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#137371
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Cross cutting the legend, with little crowns in quarters.

Script: Latin

Lettering: DVX AQVITANIE

Translation: Duke of Aquitaine.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Edward III, who was the King of England and Duke of Aquitaine, and it features an image of him on horseback, highlighting his role as a powerful military leader.