Gold Guyennois - Edward III 1st type

€2.00
IssuerDuchy of Aquitaine (French States)
Year1361
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Gold Guyennois (3)
CurrencyLivre
CompositionGold
Weight3.86 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#8043 , Dy féodales#1052 , Elias#43 , PA#LXI/6
Obverse descriptionEdward standing right, holding sword and shield, within Gothic arch; below at sides, opposed leopards.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringEDVVARDVS DEI GRA REX AnGLIE DnS AQITAnIE
(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 (uncial)
Reverse letteringGLIA In EXCELCIS DEO ET In TRA PAX hOMIBVS B
(Translation: Glory to god in the highest and peace to men on earth.)
Edge
MintB
Bordeaux, France (?-1880)
MintageND (1361) B - -
Catalog ID5056381890
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