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Description: | A complete, misshapen and possibly clipped Medieval gold half noble of Edward III (1327-1377). Initial mark: illegible. Probably fourth coinage, Pre-Treaty period. Probably Series C/A mule (possibly obverse of C, reverse of A), 1351-1352 (North 1991: 50, ref: 1145).Obverse: [ ]DEI G REX AnGL D hYB Z AQT (Lombardic N, double saltire stops); King standing facing in a ship, crowned and wearing armour and holds a sword and a shield, which is quartered with the arms of England and FranceReverse: + (cross pattée) DOmInE nE In FVRORE TVO ARGVAS mE (Lombardic N and M, double saltire stops); Floriated triple stranded cross with a lis at the end of each limb, and an ornamented compartment with an 'E' within, in the centre. In each angle there is a lion passant, with a crown above. All within a tressure of eight archesLength: 24.0mm; width: 20.2mm. Weight: 3.62g.North, J.J. 1991. English Hammered Coinage, Volume II, Edward I to Charles II, 1272-1662. Spink & Son, London.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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