BRITISH COINS. Edward III (1327-1377), Gold Noble, Pre-Treaty Period (1351-1361), class F, with French title, king standing in ship holding sword and shield, three whole lis in upper left quarter, ship rigging with three ropes to left, and one to right, ornaments on top line of hull -11-11-, quatrefoils 3/4, Dh y/B type legend, saltire stops, saltire before E, rev small E at centre, ornate cross with crown over lion, annulets to right and left of lis ending the top of the central cross, all within tressure of eight arcs, small triangular fleurs in spandrels, broken C and E punches, initial mark cross pattée, saltire stops, 7.73g (Schneider 31/4.36; N 1173; S 1490). Small scratch on the reverse near fourth arm of central cross, otherwise pleasing very fine.
Estimate: £3000-3500