{"product_id":"1361-69-london-1-2-nbl-king-edward-iii-pcgs-ms62-copy","title":"1361-69 London 1\/2 Nbl King Edward III PCGS MS62 (Copy)","description":"\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\u003c!--\ntd {border: 1px solid #cccccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"767\" data-start=\"188\"\u003eStruck at the \u003cstrong data-end=\"248\" data-start=\"233\"\u003eLondon Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e during the later years of \u003cstrong data-end=\"302\" data-start=\"275\"\u003eKing Edward III’s reign\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"309\"\u003e½ Noble\u003c\/strong\u003e represents one of the most iconic gold denominations of medieval England. The coin was issued following Edward's claim to the French throne and during the height of the \u003cstrong data-end=\"512\" data-start=\"490\"\u003eHundred Years’ War\u003c\/strong\u003e, a period of intense Anglo-French rivalry. The half noble was introduced as a lighter alternative to the full noble, intended for broader use in both domestic and international trade—particularly important in England's expanding wool and textile economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1049\" data-start=\"769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"781\" data-start=\"769\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eDepicts \u003cstrong data-end=\"825\" data-start=\"792\"\u003eEdward III standing in a ship\u003c\/strong\u003e, clad in full armor, holding a sword and shield with the royal arms of England and France—symbolizing his naval power and territorial claims. The surrounding Latin legend affirms his authority as King of England and France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1357\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1063\" data-start=\"1051\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eDisplays a \u003cstrong data-end=\"1096\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003efloriated cross\u003c\/strong\u003e with an ornate quatrefoil at center, flanked by crowns and lions. The inscription \u003cstrong data-end=\"1228\" data-start=\"1179\"\u003e\"IHC AUTEM TRANSIENS PER MEDIUM ILLORUM IBAT\"\u003c\/strong\u003e translates to “But Jesus, passing through their midst, went His way,” a religious invocation common to medieval English coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1844\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1384\" data-start=\"1359\"\u003eCondition and Rarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1387\" data-start=\"1384\"\u003eGraded \u003cstrong data-end=\"1407\" data-start=\"1394\"\u003ePCGS MS62\u003c\/strong\u003e, this example is \u003cstrong data-end=\"1457\" data-start=\"1425\"\u003eexceptionally well-preserved\u003c\/strong\u003e for a hammered gold coin of the 14th century. It retains sharp legends, strong facial detail, and vibrant golden tone. Mint State ½ Nobles of Edward III are \u003cstrong data-end=\"1637\" data-start=\"1615\"\u003erarely encountered\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially from the \u003cstrong data-end=\"1693\" data-start=\"1659\"\u003epost-Treaty period (1361–1369)\u003c\/strong\u003e when coinage was refined and revalued after a truce in the Hundred Years’ War. A premier piece for collectors of medieval British or Plantagenet gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14529,\"3\":{\"1\":0,\"3\":1},\"9\":1,\"10\":1,\"14\":{\"1\":3,\"3\":1},\"15\":\"Calibri\",\"16\":11}' data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"3.79g\"}'\u003e3.79g, S-1506\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67728544039082,"sku":"44341270","price":9384.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/products\/13611369GoldHalfNobleKingEdwardIIIPCGSMS62.jpg?v=1664314106","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1361-69-london-1-2-nbl-king-edward-iii-pcgs-ms62-copy","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}