© Epping Forest District Museum
Six gold nobles of Edward III
Artist: Medieval
Location: Epping Forest District Museum
Date: 1351-1377
Materials: gold
Dimensions: each diameter 3.3cm
Grant:
Amount Paid: £5,440 (Total: £6,800)
Vendor: Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Review number: 5234 (2003)
Provenance:
Discovered by metal detectorists in Abridge in July 2002; declared treasure September 2003.
Description:
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.
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