Edward III (1327–1377)
The long reign of Edward III saw some of the most significant developments in medieval English coinage. Early issues continued the Long Cross penny tradition, but the monetary reforms of the 1340s introduced entirely new denominations, including the gold noble, which became one of the most iconic coins of the Middle Ages. Experiments such as the short‑lived 1344 florin series reflect the Crown’s attempts to stabilise and modernise the currency. Changes in portrait style, lettering, and mint signatures allow for detailed classification across multiple phases of the reign, while the reopening of provincial mints added further variety. For collectors, Edward III’s coinage offers a rich and expansive field, combining technical interest with the economic and military ambitions of a transformative era.
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GROATS
WEH 6675 — Groat
Groat. Fourth coinage (1351–77). Series B/C mule. London. Spink 1563/5.
£195.00
WEH 10002 — Groat
Groat. Fourth coinage, pre‑treaty period. Series C (1351–52). Initial mark: cross 1. London. EDWARD DI G REX ANGL Z FRANC D HYB. ® POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEV; CIVITAS LONDON. Long cross pattée; three pellets in each angle. Spink 1565. North 1147. 27mm.
£95.00
WEH 9450 — Groat
Groat. Fourth coinage, pre‑treaty period. London. Series D (1352–53). mm cross 1 both sides. EDWARD D G REX ANGL Z FRANC D HYB. ® POSVI DEVM ADIVTOREM MEV; CIVITAS LONDON. Long cross pattée; three pellets in each angle. Spink 1566. North 1152. 26.5mm.
£165.00
HALFGROATS
WEH 10001 — Halfgroat
Halfgroat. Fourth coinage, pre‑treaty period. Series C (1351–52). Initial mark: cross 1. London. ED[WAR]DVS REX ANGLI Z FRANC, crowned bust facing within tressure of arches. ® POSVI DEV ADIVTORE M; CIVITAS LONDON. Long cross pattée; three pellets in each angle. Spink 1574. North 1148. 23mm.
£95.00
WEH 8080 — Halfgroat
Halfgroat. Fourth coinage, pre‑treaty period (1351–61). Series C. Initial mark: cross 1. London. Spink 1574. North 1148.
£95.00
WEH 9243 — Halfgroat
Halfgroat. Fourth coinage, pre‑treaty period (1351–61). Series D. London. Spink 1575.
£45.00
WEH 8129 — Halfgroat
Halfgroat. Fourth coinage, pre‑treaty period (1351–61). Series D. Initial mark: cross 1a both sides. York. Spink 1580. North 1155. Note: Lombardic C for E of EDWARDVS. Some flaking to obverse. Rare.
£225.00
PENNIES
WEH 7732 — Penny
Penny. Third or Florin coinage (1344–51). London. Class 4. EDW, reversed Roman N. ® Reverse I, Lombardic n. Spink 1546. North 1116.
£55.00
WEH 9156 — Penny
Penny. Fourth coinage (1351–77). London, Series C. Annulet in each quarter. Spink 1584.
£60.00
WEH 10007 — Penny
Penny. Fourth coinage, pre‑treaty period. London. Series G (1356–61). EDWARDVS REX ANGLI, crowned bust facing. ® CIVITAS LONDON. Long cross pattée with three pellets in each angle. Spink 1588. North 1206 var. 18mm. Appears to be subtype Gb: initial mark cross 3, but no annulet below bust or on reverse, and no annulet stops in obverse legend.
£225.00
WEH 11009 — Penny
Penny. Fourth coinage, post‑treaty period (1369–77). York, ecclesiastical mint. EDWARDVS [REX] ANGLIE. Crowned bust facing. ® CIVITAS EBORACI. Long cross pattée; three pellets in each angle; quatrefoil in centre. 1.1g. Spink 1648–51. North 1295. 17.5mm.
£65.00
HALFPENNIES
WEH 9854 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Second coinage (1335–1343). London. + EDWARDVS REX ANG*. ® *CIVITAS LONDON. Spink 1540A. Withers Type 4(i). (Same obverse die.)
£65.00
WEH 7203 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Second coinage (1335–1343). London. + EDWARDVS REX ANG*. ® *CIVITAS LONDON. Spink 1540A. Withers Type 5i.
£45.00
WEH 8788 — Halfpenny
Halfpenny. Second coinage (1335–1343). London. + EDWARDVS REX ANG*. ® CIVITAS LONDON*. Spink 1540A. North 1102/1. Withers Type 5(ii).
£45.00
