So, I have been adding coins to my "Historical figures dramatized by Shakespeare collection". This Edward III will fit nicely. Excerpt from wikipedia: "Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377) was King of England from 25 January 1327 until his death; he is noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority after the disastrous and unorthodox reign of his father, Edward II. Edward III transformed the Kingdom of England into one of the most formidable military powers in Europe. His long reign of 50 years was the second longest in medieval England and saw vital developments in legislation and government—in particular the evolution of the English parliament—as well as the ravages of the Black Death. Edward was crowned at age fourteen after his father was deposed by his mother, Isabella of France, and her lover Roger Mortimer. At age seventeen he led a successful coup against Mortimer, the de facto ruler of the country, and began his personal reign. After a successful campaign in Scotland he declared himself rightful heir to the French throne in 1337 but his claim was denied. This started what became known as the Hundred Years' War.[1]Following some initial setbacks the war went exceptionally well for England; victories at Crécy and Poitiers led to the highly favourable Treaty of Brétigny. Edward's later years were marked by international failure and domestic strife, largely as a result of his inactivity and poor health. Edward III was a temperamental man but capable of unusual clemency. He was in many ways a conventional king whose main interest was warfare. Admired in his own time and for centuries after, Edward was denounced as an irresponsible adventurer by later Whig historians such as William Stubbs. This view has been challenged recently and modern historians credit him with some significant achievements.[2][3]" Edward III Silver Penny Pre-treaty period C London (1.10g 18.0mm) Obv: EDWARDVS REX ANGLI. Facing crowned bust. Rev: CIVITAS LONDON. Longcross with trefoil pellets in each angle. Cross 1, Lombardic M, Reversed barrred N, wedge tailed R, annulets in each quarter. Spink – 1584 North - 1149 Here is my list of these historical figures. I still need those marked with an asterisk. Coins of historical figures dramatized in Shakespeare’s plays Lepidus* Pompey Brutus Julius Caesar Marc Antony Cassius* Augustus Henry VIII* Henry IV* Henry V Henry VI* Henry VII* Richard II* Richard III* Edward Black Prince of Wales Edward III Eleanor of Acquitaine* John* Cleopatra* The Dauphin (later Charles VII) Edward IV Charles VI of France * Phillip II of France* Please post any of your coins from the above list. I would love to see them.
I really like this collecting theme, nice pickup! Just to pick two, here are my Antony, and a recently acquired Henry VIII groat:
Great theme and nice coin. You'll need one of these. There are also some English copper tokens from the late 18th century with his portrait.
Great coin @Orfew , it has a real nice strike. Class C had some of the nicest portraits of his pennies, and your coin had a really nice look too it. I have a few pennies of Edward III, here are a couple later ones. Edward III (1327-1377), Penny, 1.18g., 21mm, Fourth Coinage, Pre-Treaty Period (1351-1361), Series C (1351-1352), Durham mint, Thomas Hatfield, Prince-Bishop of Durham (1345-1381) Obv: facing bust of king, rev., long cross with trefoil of pellets in each angle. Rev: CIVITAS DVNELMIE, crozier before CIVI, N.1150; S.1592 Edward III. 1327-1377. AR Penny (19mm, 1.14 g, 11h). Fourth coinage, pre-Treaty-period Class F. London (Tower) mint; im: crown. Struck 1356. (crown) Obv: ЄDWΛRDVS RЄX ΛIIGLI, crowned and draped facing bust. Rev: CIVI TΛS LON DON, long cross pattée, with three pellets in angles. Lawrence 2; North 1176; SCBC 1587
Nice penny, I have a Groat. Edward III, (1327 - 1377 A.D.) AR Groat Pre-Treaty O: Plain Cross, HENRIC' DI' GRA' REX ANGLIE Z FRANC, crowned facing bust, rosette and mascle stops. R: CIVI (mascle)TAS LONDON(pinecone), long cross pattée; three pellets in angles, pinecone and double saltire stops London Mint 28mm 4.03g
Fascinating period of history, Orfew. Thank you for posting your coin. Edward III was a truly great and underrated king. He held the Kingdom together during an absolutely chaotic period. The wars on multiple fronts (France and Scotland) and the biggest crisis facing England was the Back Death (Pneumonic plague pandemic) Some estimates state that the plague killed from 40 to 60 percent of the population. Yet the kingdom survived and recovered during his reign.
Very nice coins all. My only Medieval silver piece is a denier of Bohemund of Tripolis (13th century) but it would be nice to start acquiring some.
That's a cool coin orfew, and a cool idea for a collection! I wish I had a coin I could post from that list!
