Gold Guyennois - Edward of Woodstock ND (1362-1372) front Gold Guyennois - Edward of Woodstock ND (1362-1372) back
Gold Guyennois - Edward of Woodstock ND (1362-1372) photo
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Gold Guyennois - Edward of Woodstock ND

 
Gold 3.68 g -
Description
Issuer
Duchy of Aquitaine (French States)
Prince
Edward of Woodstock (1362-1372)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1362-1372
Value
1 Gold Guyennois (3)
Currency
Livre
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.68 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#355637
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

B mint mark supine at center of quatrefoil in cross fleury, lis and lion in opposing angles, all within sixteen arc tressure, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, double pellet in annulet stops.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
+GLIA** In EXCELCIS** DEO** ET In** TRA** PAX** hOmInIBVS
B

Translation: Glory to god in the highest and peace to men on earth.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Gold Guyennois coin is that it was minted during the reign of Edward of Woodstock, also known as the Black Prince, who was the eldest son of King Edward III of England and a prominent military leader during the Hundred Years' War.