Edward III, noble, fourth coinage, treaty period (1361-1369), with Aquitaine title, double saltire stops, Calais, mm. cross potent, king with sword and shield stg. and facing in ship, rev. ornate floriated cross with lis at end of each limb, C at centre, wt. 7.76gms. (S.1505), certified and graded by NGC as Mint State 65
Gleaming with lustre and sharp in strike, on a full unclipped flan with bold legends, the image of the king especially sharp and pleasing, rarely found in such high grade.
One of only two examples in this grade, none are graded higher. A scarce and desirable piece.
(8000-12000 GBP)