GREAT BRITAIN. 1/2 Noble, ND (1356-61). London Mint. Edward III. NGC EF-40.
S-1494; Fr-90; cf. N-1186. Fourth coinage, pre-treaty period, series G. Obverse: Edward, holding sword and shield, standing facing in ship with bowsprit; ornaments: -1-1-, ropes: 3/2, quatrefoils: 4/2, lis: 4/3; stops: double saltire; Reverse: Voided short cross potent over cross fleuree; in each angle, crown over lion passant over trefoil; at center, Є within quadrilobe; all within polylobe, with trefoils in spandrels; stop: double saltire. A SCARCER example of this minor gold coinage, the present specimen features some light toning and very subtle handling upon the high points. A hint of die shifting is noted on the obverse. To view all items from the Augustana Collection, click
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Estimate: $1000 - $2000