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Edward III nobles

Unknown artist, 1356–1369

Epping Forest District Museum, Waltham Abbey

The Abridge Treasure has appeared in a series of batches beginning in 2002, and these two coins are the latest component. The Art Fund helped Epping Forest purchase nine other nobles in 2003 and 2005. Gold nobles of the reign of Edward III were the first gold coins produced in any significant quantity and generally circulated, reflecting a growing economy. The intricate design of the noble would be standard for over a century but the significance of the king in a ship is still debated.

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Title of artwork, date

Edward III nobles, 1356–1369

Date supported

2007

Medium and material

Gold

Grant

450

Total cost

1200

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