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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1840,0714.25
Denomination
gros
(au leopard passant)
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Cross pattee intersecting the inner legend only.
(obverse)
Leopard passant to left between two straight lines. Tressure of arches containing leaves.
(reverse)
Authority
Ruler:
Edward III, King of England and Duke of Aquitaine
(as Duke of Aquitaine)
Production date
1327-1377
Production place
Minted in:
Aquitaine (region)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Weight:
1.47 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Elias 1984 / The Anglo-Gallic Coins
(59)
Combe 1826 / Description of the Anglo-Gallic coins in the British Museum
(18)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased through:
Harry Osborn Cureton
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
General Robert George Ainslie
Acquisition date
1840
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1840,0714.25