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The Noble

Introduced during the reign of Edward III, the noble had a value of six shillings and eight pence or a third of a pound. Throughout its time in circulation, fractionals were also introduced; a half-noble with a value of three shillings and four pence, and a quarter-noble with a value of one shilling and eight pence.

The obverse featured a striking design of the king on a ship holding a shield bearing the king’s Coat of Arms. Designs on the smaller denominations were similar, with the quarter-noble simply displaying the shield. This was the first gold coin to be produced in large numbers and would continue to be struck for circulation for over 100 years.

Specification

Specification Value
Denomination Noble
Alloy 22 Carat Gold
Quality Circulating
Pure Metal Type Gold
Specification Value
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