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

             
            Lot 2091Great Britain. ½ Noble, ND. S.1506; Fr-96. Edward III, 
            1327-1377. Treaty period, 1361-1369. King standing in ship holding 
            sword and shield. Reverse: Royal floriated cross. The Half Noble was 
            first introduced during the third coinage period of Edward III, 
            becoming increasingly important as a denomination in England and 
            with merchants in Europe. It was just half the weight of the Noble 
            and had a value of three shillings and four pence. Struck at the 
            London mint, this Half Noble is rarer in high grade than the Noble. 
            Produced in the period 1361-1369 this a very well struck piece. Very 
            few mint state examples are seen. NGC graded MS-62. 
            Estimated Value $1,800-2,200. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.
             Realized $1,650
             


          








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