$9,936.00 USD
The Gold Quarter Noble was introduced under King Edward III of England during the 1340s as part of his monetary reforms, coinciding with the early phase of the Hundred Years’ War. Struck between 1346 and 1351 at the Tower of London, this quarter denomination represented 1/4 the value of a full Noble and was one of the earliest English gold coins to circulate in meaningful quantity. Its issuance marked a shift toward stable, gold-based currency following England’s military success at Crécy and the growing dominance of Edward's reign.
Obverse: Floriated cross with lions (leopards) and fleurs-de-lis in the angles; central “E” for Edward, all enclosed within a tressure of eight arches.
Reverse: Shield of arms of England within a tressure of six arches; a bold heraldic statement affirming the Plantagenet claim to the French throne.
Graded PCGS MS62, this specimen is an exceptional example of medieval English gold. The coin weighs 2.09 grams and is hand-hammered in high-purity gold. The MS62 grade places it at the top of the census for this type, with “Tied for Finest Known” designation emphasizing its elite status. The design remains crisp, with minimal planchet flaws and full legibility of the legends—rare for hammered gold coins from this turbulent period. Its superior state of preservation makes it a trophy piece for collectors of medieval numismatics and a robust long-term investment, given the extreme rarity of Mint State quarter nobles.
