Edward the Black Prince (1362-72), gold Hardi D'Or. La Rochelle Mint (c. early 1368), facing half-length robed figure of Prince, pointing finger and holding upright sword, flowers in hair, within tressure of 16 arcs, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding with cinquefoil stops, +ED* PO* GnS* REGIS* AnGLIE* PnS* AQVITA, rev. voided quatrefoil at center of cross quernee, lis and lion in angles, all within tressure of 16 arcs, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, + Auxllivm * mEvm* A* DominO*R, chevron barred A, last R possibly over F, weight 4.02g (Schneider 67; Elias 164; AGC 181 dies 6/c; S 8128; Fr 10). Some striking weakness both sides, in PCGS holder graded AU 55, very rare. Estimated Value $20,000
PCGS certification 34312657.