Code: 12890
This is a medieval Anglo-Gallic silver Hardi D'Argent of Edward the Black Prince struck at the Limoges mint between 1362 - 1372 AD.
Obverse: ED'. PO GnS REG AGIE (Edward, First-Born of the King of England) Legend around half-length figure of Edward standing beneath an arched canopy with rosettes at cusps, holding a sword in his right hand, his left hand across his chest & pointing towards tip of the sword.
Reverse: PRn CPS AQITAnIE (Prince of Aquitaine) around long cross pattée with lis & leopard in alternate angles, rosette stops.
A superb round example with a clear portrait and fine tone/patina. Grades at least VF
DENOMINATION: Hardi d'argent (=3 Deniers)
CULTURE: Medieval Anglo-Gallic France
MONARCH: Edward the Black Prince
DATE: 1362 - 1372 AD
MATERIAL: Billion (Silver)
SIZE: 18mm diameter
WEIGHT: 1.11 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Bd.513, Elias 204, Duplessy 1126
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
