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Description: | A complete, Medieval, struck or hammered, gold, Half noble of Edward III (1327-1377), fourth coinage, Treaty period (1361-1369), Transitional series (1361-1363), standard type 'B' with large annulets at corners of central panel on the reverse. Obverse: King standing, facing in ship with sword and shield, initial cross 3. Inscription: EDWARD.DEI.G.REX.ANG(L)D (H)IB. Reverse: 'E' in centre of royal cross in tressure with large annulets at corners of central panel. Inscription: DOMINE IR FVRORE TVO (A)RG(UAS) ME. Mint mark: Cross 4, Mint name: Probably London. Die axis:12 o'clock. Slightly worn very fine condition but a weakness in the striking above the King's head, creased where bent by agricultural machinery when found, full flan coin. This coin is likely to date to 1361-1363. Ref. Coins of England and the UK, Spink 2014, page 177 no.1507 and English Hammered Coinage Vol. 2, J.J.North, Spink 1991 reprint 2006, page 54 no. 1223.The coin is 26.62mm long, 25.66mm wide, 0.76mm thick, diameter 26.62mm and weighs 3.9g.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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