Sovereign Rarities

Auction 3  –  27 April 2021

Sovereign Rarities, Auction 3

Ancient, British, World & Modern Coins

Tu, 27.04.2021, from 11:00 AM CEST
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Description

MS63+ Edward III (1327-77), gold Guyennois d'Or, third issue (c.1362), Bordeaux Mint, armoured crowned figure of King walking right, holding quartered shield and sword, standing over opposing lions, all within Gothic portico, no mint mark issue assume to Bordeaux, Latin legend and outer toothed border surrounding, ED D GRA REX A G LI E DO AQVI: A IE, rev. cinquefoil at centre of quatrefoil in cross fleury, lis and lion in opposing angles, all within 16 arc tressure, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, double pellet in annulet stops, +GLIA: In: EX:CELCIS: DEO: X: In TERA: PAX: hOIBVS, 3.90g (Elias 50; cf. Sch. 30; AGC 50 dies 3/o; S.8045). Toned and well centred with good definition, has been graded by NGC as MS63+ currently the finest graded of this scarce issue.

NGC Certification 5880727-001.

The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on obverse "Edward by the grace of God, King of England, Lord of Aquitaine" and on reverse "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to men" taken from the Bible.

Estimate: £ 8,000 - 10,000

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Price realized 11'500 GBP
Starting price 6'400 GBP
Estimate 8'000 GBP
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