14th-century gold leopard coin of Edward III sells at auction for £70,000
A gold coin from the 14th century, called a leopard, recently sold at auction for £70,000. It was minted during the reign of King Edward III. The coin circulated for only seven months before it was discontinued. Its short life has made leopards highly prized as rare collectibles today. The coin reflects the king's ambitious but unsuccessful effort to strengthen England's currency.
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