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

€326,163.00
IssuerEngland
Year1344
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Florin (3⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight1.75 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1478, North#1107
Obverse descriptionHelmet on a field of fleur-de-lis, surmounted by a crowned leopard left, head facing,
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringEDWR R ANGL Z FRANC D hIB
(Translation: Edward King of England and France Lord of Ireland)
Reverse descriptionFloriate cross, arms extending from central quatrefoil within which a pellet, double annulet stops.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEXALTABITVR IN GLORIA
(Translation: He shall be exalted in glory)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1344)  - London mint -
Catalog ID5383912310
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