X - Edward III (1327‑1377), Treaty Period, Noble (1361‑1369, Tower, saltire before EDWARD DEI GRA REX ANGL DNS HYB Z AQT, double saltire stops, King standing in ship, holding sword and shield with quartered coat of arms, ropes 3/2, reading. Rev, large E at centre of floriated cross, crown over lion in angles, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, reads IHC AVTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIV ILLORVM IBAT, double saltire stops, mintmark cross pattée, 7.75g (S.1502; N.1231; Schneider 75). Brilliant lustrous tone evenly distributed on both sides, set out on a full flan. From the outset clearly a superior example with all areas boldly struck; especially well detailed in the Kings expression, ships studding and lifelike waves. Rev, equally appealing, minute softness in parts of legends. Good extremely fine.
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