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

Cleveland Museum of Art

Gold coin with a raised image of a king wearing a crown and holding a sword and shield with a lion on it, surrounded by text. The coin is circular and has a beaded border. The king is depicted with long hair and a beard. He wears a crown on his head and holds a sword in his right hand and a shield with a lion on it in his left hand. The text around the edge of the coin is raised and appears to be in Latin. The coin casts a shadow on a gray surface.

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817 × 893 px
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