1 Double-florin - Edward III 3rd coinage, 1st period

€326,038.00
IssuerEngland
Year1344
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Florins (0.3)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight6.99 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1476, North#1105
Obverse descriptionKing enthroned beneath canopy; crowned leopard`s head on each side, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringEDWR` D` GRA` REX ANGL` Z FRANC` DNS` hIB`
(Translation: Edward by the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland)
Reverse descriptionCross with quatrefoil and pellet at centre, quatrefoils and leaves at the terminals, a crown at the end of each terminal; all within a double quatrefoil with leaves at the cusps and leopards couchant in the quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringIhC TRANSIENS MEDIVM ILLORVM IBAT
(Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1344)  - Tower mint -
Catalog ID7355581770
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