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Gold Guyennois - Edward III 3rd type ND
| Gold | 3.86 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Aquitaine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Edward III (1325-1362,1372-1377) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1363-1377 |
| Value | 1 Gold Guyennois (3) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.86 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#355626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Cross fleurée and chênée with central quadrilobe; lis and leopard in alternating quarters; all within tressure of nineteen arches; pellet at end of each arc.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + GLIA : In : EXEELCIS : DEO : ET : In : TERRA : PAX · hOIBVS
Translation: Glory to god in the highest and peace to men on earth.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Guyennois - Edward III (3rd type) ND (1363-1377) from Duchy of Aquitaine (French States) is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The coin was issued during the reign of Edward III, who was King of England and claimed the throne of France, leading to the Hundred Years' War between the two countries. The coin's minting was likely a response to the economic demands of the war effort and the need for a stable currency. The fact that it was made of gold, a valuable and durable metal, speaks to the wealth and resources of the Duchy of Aquitaine at the time.
