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

 
Gold 7.75 g -
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
7.75 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#352154
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriated cross with lis at ends, large Є in centre, saltire/double saltire stops, treaty lettering.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering: + IHC x AVTEM x TRANCIENS x PER x MEDIV x ILLORVM x IBAT

Lettering (regular font): + IHC X AVTEM X TRANCIENS X PER X MEDIV X ILLORVM X IBAT

Unabridged legend: Jesus autem transiens per medium illorum 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), London mint.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Noble coin from Edward III's reign is that it was one of the first English coins to feature a portrait of the king. This was a departure from the previous practice of depicting the king in a more symbolic or abstract manner, and marked a shift towards more realistic representations of royalty on coins.