Quarter noble of Edward III

The finder of this coin asked to remain anonymous.  It’s a find that most detectorists can only dream about: hammered gold.

The first set of images I received didn’t show enough detail but when the finder sent a second set I could see the coin clearly. It is a gold quarter noble of London, which was struck for Edward III.

On the obverse there is a pellet in the centre of the shield of arms. In the arc at the top of the tressure on the reverse there is a pellet either side of a flear de is. What exactly is in the centre isn’t clear but it is probably a Lombardic letter E. All this adds up to the coin being struck during the fourth coinage, pre-treaty period, series Gf. In the Standard Catalogue the generic type is listed as number 1498.  

Valuation

Overall this coin would grade better than Fine but it has a significant minus point in the shape of a bend to its edge. In its as found condition it might sell for a figure as low as £250. However, if the bend was straightened out by a skilled craftsperson and no crease mark was visible then it should be worth at least £350.

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