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© Baldwins of St James Ltd
1 Noble - Edward III Treaty period; Calais ND
| Gold | 7.76 g | 34.5 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Edward III (1327-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1361-1369 |
| Value | 1 Noble (⅓) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.76 g |
| Diameter | 34.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#307062 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cross with lis at ends, C in center, surrounded by crowns and lions.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + IhCxAVTEmxTRANSIENSxPERxmEDIVxILLORVmxIBAT
Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way
Comment
House of Plantagenet, Edward III (1327-77), Fourth coinage (1351-77), Treaty period (1361-69), Calais mint.The inclusion of France in the royal title was ceased under the Treaty of Bretigny from 1361 until 1369, when the French title was resumed. In the 8 years between, the title included Aquitaine, or no reference to France at all.
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 during the Treaty period, which was a time of relative peace between England and France, but also a time of economic struggle for England due to the costs of the ongoing Hundred Years' War. Despite these challenges, the 1 Noble coin remained a popular and trusted form of currency, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after coin among merchants and traders.
