Lot 2578
Great Britain. Noble, ND. S.1486; Fr-89. Edward III, 1327-1377. Fourth coinage. Pre-Treaty period, 1351-1361. Series C. Closed E in center of reverse. Obverse: King standing facing in ship, holding sword and shield. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at ends. An exceptionally high grade example of one of the earliest gold nobles. The portraits encountered on the first nobles of Edward III were often weak or barely visible, but this has a remarkable strong portrait. It is struck on a good sized flan with sharp detail and some original luster. NGC graded MS-63.
Estimated Value $3,500 - 4,000.
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