Lot 2580
Great Britain. Half Noble, ND. S.1492 (Obverse) and 1493 (Reverse); North-1145/1161; Schneider 22; Doubleday-53. Edward III, 1327-1377. Pre-Treaty period. Mint mark cross 2 on reverse only. Lombardic N on reverse. Obverse: King standing facing in ship, holding sword and shield. Reverse: Floriated cross with lis at ends. An extremely rare muled combination of obverse type C and reverse type E. This coin is superior to the Doubleday specimen and the other example which is in the British Museum. NGC graded AU-55.
This is one of the earliest half nobles, and although naturally a little double struck on the reverse it is a very round and well made example of a normally badly made coin. Retaining much original luster this piece has a good portrait, boldly struck lettering, and an eye appeal which complements its great rarity. Quite probably the finest known specimen of this excessively rare type.
Estimated Value $3,250 - 3,750.
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