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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2086Great Britain. ¼ Noble, ND. S.1498; Fr-91. Edward III, 
            1327-1377. Fourth coinage. Pre-treaty period, with French title, 
            1351-61. First minted in the reign of Edward III the Quarter Noble 
            was the smallest gold coin produced in medieval times. Most 
            surviving examples are worn, damaged, holed, and struck off-center. 
            This mint state coin, made circa 1360 AD, has none of these 
            problems. Initially well struck, it has survived intact. A true 
            rarity in this exceptional grade. NGC graded MS-64. 
            Estimated Value $1,200-1,500. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $1,000
             


          








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