Lot 179
Edward III (1327-77) Noble, Fourth Coinage, Treaty Period, London, (1361‑69)





Ancient, British and World Coins | C24004
Auction: 10 July 2024 at 10:00 BST
Description
Edward III (1327-77) Noble, Fourth coinage, treaty period, London, issued between 1361‑69. King standing in ship with upright sword and quartered shield, ships rigging three ropes to the left, two to the right, crescent on forecastle, beaded circle surrounding, double saltire stops both sides. Mint mark cross potent, annulet before legend commences, reading EDWΛRD DEI GRA REX ANGL DNS HYB Z AQ T. Rev, Lombardic E in centre of floriated cross with lis terminals, lions and crowns in angles all in a tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, legend reads IHC ΛVTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIV ILLORVM IBAT, 7.69gm (S. 1503; N. 1233). Set out on a symmetrical flan with a fully centred strike. The waves in the sea displaying clear striations, coat of arms, legends and floriated cross all bold and obvious. Choice Good Very Fine, rev. even better with hints of reddish tone, rare with crescent variety.





