GREAT BRITAIN. Noble, ND (1356-61). London Mint; im: Cross Pattee (cross 3). Edward III. PCGS MS-62 Gold Shield.7.61 gms. S-1490; Fr-89; N-1180. Pre-Treaty period. Obverse: Edward, holding shield and sword, standing facing in ship; Reverse: Voided short cross potent over cross fleuree; in each angle, crown over lion passant over trefoil; at center, Lombardic E within quadrilobe; all within polylobe, with trefoils in spandrels. An enchanting issue, offering a solid, well centered strike and an alluring golden-orange tone.
