COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-8A5C01

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

This object was recorded from images and details kindly provided by the finder and has not been examined by the FLO.

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1363
Date to: Circa AD 1369

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Diameter: 27 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Tuesday 5th March 2013

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: UKDFD Ref. 40777

Materials and construction

Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Half noble
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Gold half-noble: Edward III, 4th coinage%
Obverse description: King standing facing forward in a ship. He is crowned and wears armour, holding a sword and shield.
Obverse inscription: EDWARD DEI G REX ANGL D HIB Z AQT [double saltire stops]
Reverse description: Floriated cross with a lis at the end of each limb abnd an ornamented compartment containing the king's initial in the centre; in each angle, a lion passant, guardant with a crown above; all within a tressure of eight arches.
Reverse inscription: DOMINE NE IN FVRORE TVO ARGVAS ME
Degree of wear: Worn: fine