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© Sincona AG
1 Noble - Edward III Post-Treaty period; London ND
| Gold | 7.7 g | 33 mm |
| 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 | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#352616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriated cross with lis at ends, large Є with pellet in centre, saltire/double saltire stops.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: + IHC x AVTEM x TRANSIENS x PER x MEDIVM x ILLORVM x IBAT
Lettering (regular font): + IHC X AVTEM X TRANSIENS X PER X MEDIVM 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. The obverse of the coin depicts Edward III in a crown and royal robes, while the reverse features a cross and a shield with the royal arms. This design was a departure from earlier English coins, which had typically featured a simple cross or a symbol of the king's power, such as a scepter or an orb. The inclusion of the king's portrait on the coin was a sign of the growing importance of the monarchy in English society and the desire to promote the king's image and authority through the coinage.
