1 Half-florin - Edward III (3rd coinage; 1st period) ND (1344) front 1 Half-florin - Edward III (3rd coinage; 1st period) ND (1344) back
1 Half-florin - Edward III (3rd coinage; 1st period) ND (1344) photo
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1 Half-florin - Edward III 3rd coinage; 1st period ND

1344 year
Gold 1.75 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward III (1327-1377)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1344
Value
½ Florin (3⁄40)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.75 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#326163
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriate cross, arms extending from central quatrefoil within which a pellet, double annulet stops.

Script: Latin

Lettering: EXALTABITVR IN GLORIA

Translation: He shall be exalted in glory

Comment

House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward III (1327-77), Third coinage (1344-51), First period (1344). Gold half-florin or helm.
Struck at the Tower mint, London, January-July 1344. These coins were struck to a standard weight of 27 grains or 1.75g.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Half-florin - Edward III (3rd coinage; 1st period) ND (1344) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold weighing 1.75 g is that it was minted during the reign of King Edward III, who ruled England from 1327 to 1377. This coin was part of the third coinage introduced by King Edward III, and it features the King's crowned bust on the obverse side, while the reverse side shows a long cross with three pelicans, symbolizing the three aspects of the Holy Trinity. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its gold content makes it a sought-after piece among numismatists.