Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: Chaise
Struck in Aquitaine
Edward III (1327-1377)
The Chaise, which is also known as a Ecu was struck for Edward III of England (1327-1377) as Duke of Aquitaine, after he assumed the title King of France in 1337 and before he handed administration to his son Edward the Prince of Wales, better known as the Black Prince, in 1355. The type is based, both in design and weight, on the French ecu of Philip VI with which it was contemporary.
Obverse Description
Within a tressure of arches, the King enthroned wearing crown, in his right hand a sword held erect, in his left hand a shield charged with the arms of France; around, + EDWARDVS DEI GRA AGL FRANCIE REX
Reverse Description
Within a circle of beads, a large quatrefoil with lis on each spandril containing a floriated cross with quatrefoil at centre and at the end of each arm; around, + XPC VINCIT XPC REGNAT XPC IMPERAT (translation, Christ conquers, Christ reigns, Christ commands)
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1929
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Date Issued
1337-1355 AD
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Material
Gold
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Axis
01
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.525 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] Grueber, Herbert A. 1899. Handbook of the coins of Great Britain and Ireland in the British Museum., Grueber 270 Pages
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