Six gold nobles of Edward III

Medieval

Epping Forest District Museum

1351-1377

Edward III's fourth coinage. Hammered design on obverse depicts the king in a boat holding a sword and shield of arms. Numismatically significant because gold nobles of the reign of Edward III were the first gold coins produced in any quantity and generally circulated, reflecting a growing economy.

• Medium: gold
• Dimensions: each diameter 3.3cm
• Art Fund Grant: £5440 ( Total: £6,800)
• ArtFunded in: 2003
• Vendor: Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Provenance

Discovered by metal detectorists in Abridge in July 2002; declared treasure September 2003.

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