An "extremely rare and important" Edward III leopard gold coin found by a metal detectorist has sold for £174,600 at auction. The florin, which dates from 1344, was discovered in Reepham, Norfolk ...

4. 1343 Edward III Florin – $6.8 Million The 1343 Edward III Florin, also known as the "Double Leopard," is one of the oldest and rarest gold coins in the world.

An "extremely rare and important" Edward III leopard gold coin found by a metal detectorist, external is expected to fetch up to £140,000 at auction. It was minted at the Tower of London in ...

(Example picture) There had been only 12 known examples of the 1346 and 1351 Edward III gold nobles before detectorists found the hoard A coin expert said his eyes lit up when he saw 12 "rare ...

Last sold value: £460,000 in 2006, estimated to be worth $6.8 million today The 1343 Edward III Florin is also known as the Double Leopard and is a medieval coin created in 1343 and 1344.

Both pieces portray Edward III, who tried to bring gold coinage to England in 1344. The leopard coin, also known as a half florin, was only minted from January to July 1344.

As it turned out, the feline engraved on the 23-karat gold coin was indeed a leopard. Known as a leopard florin, it was minted under Edward III and sold at auction yesterday for £140,000 (around ...

The 23-carat gold coin, called a leopard was found alongside an Edward III golden coin near Reepham, Norfolk.

Other notable mentions are the 1343 Edward III Florin, the 2007 Canadian Gold Maple Leaf, and Morgan Silver Dollars, all fetching significant sums.

An "extremely rare and important" Edward III leopard gold coin found by a metal detectorist has sold for £174,600 at auction.