Lot 3

Edward III (1327‐1377), AV Noble, Treaty Period (1361‐69), Calais mint. PCGS MS63 - Victoria Presentation Coin

Superb Collection of Gold & British Coins | C26004

Auction: 29 May 2026 at 12.30 BST

Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000

Description

Double saltire stops, King crowned, facing, on ship, holding sword and shield, Rev. Lombardic C at the centre of floriated cross, terminals ending in lis, crown over lion over trefoil in each angle, within beaded and linear angles or eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, 7.71g/1h. (N. 1235; S. 1504). Encapsulated and graded by PCGS as XF45. One of five known, a rare obverse die. Sold with accompanying ornate gilt presentation box with an inscription reading MEMORIAL OF THE FIRST JUBILEE, KING EDWARD III / Reigned from 1327‐1377 / In possession of GEORGE FRATER HEATON, Drysalter, Colourman, and Varnish Manufacturer, Manors Viaduct Varnish Works, Newcastle‐Upon‐Tyne. A unique chance to own an exceptional Edward III Noble with Victorian provenance.

Footnote

Certification no. 895429.63/36324330. This coin was found in the vicinity of the Augustinian friary of Austin Friars in Newcastle upon Tyne, at the start of the works for the Manors Station viaduct in 1887. The decision was then made to present the coin to Queen Victoria on the occasion of her Golden Jubilee. It would appear that Queen Victoria was so impressed by the gesture that she decided to return the coin to the sender with its own bespoke gilt presentation case. The inscriptions on either side of the case’s coin capsule read: “INSCRIPTIONS. Obv. EDWARD. DEI. GRA. REX. ANGL. Z. DNS. HYS. AQVT. (Edward, by the Grace of God, King of England, Lord of Ireland and Aquitain). Rev. IHC. AVTEM. TRANSIENS. PER. MEDIV. ILLORVM. IBAT. (But Jesus going out, passed through the midst of them.” [sic]

Edward III (1327‐1377), AV Noble, Treaty Period (1361‐69), Calais mint. PCGS MS63 - Victoria Presentation Coin