1 Noble - Edward III (Post-Treaty period; Calais) ND (1369-1377) front 1 Noble - Edward III (Post-Treaty period; Calais) ND (1369-1377) back
1 Noble - Edward III (Post-Treaty period; Calais) ND (1369-1377) photo
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1 Noble - Edward III Post-Treaty period; Calais ND

 
Gold 7.67 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Edward III (1327-1377)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1369-1377
Value
1 Noble (⅓)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.67 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#55922
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ornate cross with lis at ends, E• in center, surrounded by crowns and lions, pellets flanking upper and lower lis

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: +IhC: AVTEm: TRAnSIEnS: PER: mEDIVM: ILLORVm: IBAT

Lettering (regular font): +IHC: AVTEM: TRANSIENS: PER: MEDIVM: ILLORVM: IBAT

Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way

Comment

House of Plantagenet, Edward III (1327-77), Fourth coinage (1351-77), Post-treaty period (1369-77), Calais mint.
As Sp#1520 but with E and pellet in centre.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Noble coin from Edward III's reign is that it was issued during a time of economic and political turmoil in England. The coin was minted in Calais, which was an English possession at the time, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the period. Despite being made of gold, the coin was not widely accepted in England due to its unusual weight and purity, and it is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.