Great Britain
Edward III (1327-1377) gold Noble ND (1361-1369) MS64 PCGS, London mint, Cross potent mm, Treaty Period, S-1503, N-1232. Crowned king with sword and shield standing facing in ship, annulet before EDWARD / Floriate cross with Є in central quadrilobe. Produced during the Treaty of Brétigny wherein Edward III dropped his claim to the French throne and thus omitted his French title from his coins, and outstanding for the type! So rarely do Nobles appear as well struck and well preserved as this, but clearly extra-special care was taken to produce this exquisite piece with full legends and an incredible portrait of Edward, fully lustrous and with surfaces unafflicted by notable die rust. The last MS64 example of this Treaty period issue we sold realized $12,000 hammer in our August 2017 ANA sale, and we have no doubts that this similarly choice piece will elicit comparative bidder excitement.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 7000-9000 USD