Florin - Edward III 3rd coinage; 1st period
Features
| Issuer |
England
(United Kingdom)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Edward III (1327-1377)
|
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Year | 1344 |
| Value | 1 Florin (3⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.49 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 325878 |
| References | Sp# 1477 Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes). Jeffrey James North. English Hammered Coinage. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom (4 volumes). |
Obverse
Crowned leopard sejant with banner left, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: + EDWAR D GRA REX ANGL Z FRANC DNS HIB
Unabridged legend: Edwardus Dei Gratia Rex Angliae Et Franciae Dominus Hiberniae
Translation: Edward by the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland
Reverse
Ornate cross, each arm ending in three trefoils, within quatrefoil, a lis on each cusp, a lion in each spandrel .
Script: Latin
Lettering: DOMINE NE IN FURORE TUO ARGUAS ME
Translation: O Lord rebuke me not in Thine anger
Mint
Royal Mint (Tower of London), United Kingdom (1279-1810)Comments
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Edward III (1327-77), Third coinage (1344-51), First period (1344). Gold florin or leopard.
These coins were struck to a standard weight of 54 grains or 3.49g.
There are five known examples of this coin, including this one, others being in the British Museum (x2) and in the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Auctions 2024 January 8 NYINC Platinum Session World & Ancient Coins Signature® Auction - New York 3113 Lot 31140 
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8 Jan 2024 |
UNC (NGC UNC Details (Damaged)) |
USD 132 000.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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