SF-C547F3: Medieval coin: quarter noble of Edward III.

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-C547F3

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A gold Medieval quarter noble of Edward III (AD 1327-1377), Pre-Treaty Period, unclear series, dating to AD 1351-1361. North (1991, pp. 36-40). Mint of London.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1351
Date to: Circa AD 1361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 1.85 g
Diameter: 19.93 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 10th January 2019

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Quarter noble
Ruler/issuer: Edward III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Edwardian type 1279 - 1377
Type: Gold quarter-noble: Edward III, 4th coinage, pre-treaty (N 1141; 1146; 1162; 1189-1192)
Obverse description: A square topped royal shield in a tressure of eight arches, surrounded by beaded border, trefoils at points of tressure.
Obverse inscription: +EDWAR. R: ANGL. Z. FRANC D HYB (double saltire stops)
Reverse description: Floriated cross within tressure, quatrefoils and lions in angles with lis at centre.
Reverse inscription: +EXALTABITVR:IN:GLORIA
Initial mark: cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Babergh (District)
To be known as: Monks Eleigh

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Updated: 4 years ago

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