Gold Guyennois - Edward III 2nd type

€1.00
IssuerDuchy of Aquitaine (French States)
Year1362
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Guyennois (3)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionGold
Weight3.87 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#8044 , Dy féodales#1053 , Elias#44 , PA#
Obverse descriptionEdward standing right, holding sword and shield, within Gothic arch; below, opposed leopards.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringED D GRA REX AGLIE DO AQVITAnIE
(Translation: Edward, by God`s grace, King of England and Lord of Aquitaine.)
Reverse descriptionCross fleurée and chênée with central quadrilobe; lis and leopard in alternating quarters; all within pointy quadrilobe; rosettes in spandrils.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringGLIA In EXCELCIS DEO ET In TRA PAX hOMInIBVS B
(Translation: Glory to god in the highest and peace to men on earth.)
Edge
MintB
Bordeaux, France (?-1880)
MintageND (1362) B - -
Catalog ID3834199800
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