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Leopard d'Or of Edward III of England (obverse)

1327–1377

England, Anglo-Gallic, Gothic period, 14th century

gold
Diameter: 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.)
The Norweb Collection 1964.373.a
Location: 106C Medieval Treasury

Description

Known as a "Golden Leopard" because of the crowned leopard on one side, this gold coin was minted for Edward III, king of England and France.
  • Mr. and Mrs. R. Henry Norweb, Bratenahl, Ohio.
  • The Cleveland Museum of Art. Handbook of the Cleveland Museum of Art/1966. Cleveland, OH: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1966. Reproduced: p. 64 archive.org
    The Cleveland Museum of Art. Handbook of the Cleveland Museum of Art/1969. Cleveland, OH: The Cleveland Museum of Art, 1969. Reproduced: p. 64 archive.org
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1964.373.a