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DenominationNoble
Country / EmpireKingdom of England
Obverse DesignKing Edward III standing in a ship, holding a sword and shield. The shield bears the arms of England (three lions passant guardant) and France (fleur-de-lis). 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 fleurs-de-lis, 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 - Luke 4:30).
