THE OBVERSE
england-circa-1350-item

england-circa-1350-item

DenominationNoble
Country / EmpireEngland
Obverse DesignKing Edward III standing in a ship, holding a sword and shield. The legend typically reads 'EDWARD DEI GRA 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 in the quadrants. The legend typically reads 'IHC AUTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIUM ILLORUM IBAT' (But Jesus passing through the midst of them went His way).

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