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england-1344-1377-reign-of-edward-iii-when-nobles-were-minted-item

england-1344-1377-reign-of-edward-iii-when-nobles-were-minted-item

DenominationNoble
Country / EmpireEngland
Obverse DesignKing Edward III standing facing in a ship, holding a sword and shield. The ship has a flag with a cross. Legend typically 'EDWARD DEI G REX ANGL Z FRANC DNS HYB' (Edward by the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland).
Reverse DesignOrnate cross with a letter 'E' in the center, surrounded by lions and crowns, all within a tressure of eight arches. Legend typically 'IHC AUTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIUM ILLORUM IBAT' (But Jesus passing through the midst of them went His way).

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