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Leopard d'Or of Edward III of England (reverse)

England, Anglo-Gallic, Gothic period, 14th century

Gold

The Norweb Collection 1964.373.b

106C Medieval Treasury

Known as a "Golden Leopard" because of the crowned leopard on one side, this gold coin was minted for Edward III, king of England and France.

Inscriptions

floriate cross in tressure with a rose in the center and leopards in four quadrants, surrounded by the inscription: XPC:VINCIT:XPC:REGNAT:XPC:IMPERA.

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. R. Henry Norweb, Bratenahl, Ohio.