Edward III (1327-1377), AR groat, issued 1351-52. Fourth coinage, Pre-treaty period, series C, London mint, 4.40g, 25.5mm.
Obv: Crowned facing bust, within tressure of arches; inward-facing lis on cusps.
Rev: Long cross pattée, with trefoil in each quarter.
North 1147; SCBC 1565.
From TheRed Collection.
Edward is clearly proclaimed king of France on this coin, by contrast with the Treaty period in which the French title is omitted (see next lot).