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Gold Noble - Edward of Woodstock 1st issue: heavy type ND
| Gold | 5.39 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Duchy of Aquitaine (French States) |
|---|---|
| Prince | Edward of Woodstock (1362-1372) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1362-1372 |
| Value | 1 Gold Noble (3) |
| Currency | Livre |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.39 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#343245 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ornate cross quernée with rose in center, lion passant and lis in opposite quarters; all within arched quatrefoil set on quadrate frame with roses in angles; pelleted trilobes in external voids.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + DnS : AIVTO : Z : PTCCTO : mE : Z : IIPO : SPAIT : COR : mEVm R
Unabridged legend: Dominus adjutor et protector meum et in ipso speravit cor meum
Translation: God is my helper and my protector, and my heart belongs to him.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Gold Noble - Edward of Woodstock (1st issue: heavy type) ND (1362-1372) from Duchy of Aquitaine (French States) is that it was minted during the reign of King Edward III of England, who was also known as Edward of Woodstock. This coin was issued as a form of currency in the Duchy of Aquitaine, which was a region in southwestern France that was controlled by the English monarchy at the time. The coin is made of gold and weighs 5.39 grams, making it a valuable and rare collector's item for numismatists today.
