A "MYSTERY" Edward III gold Noble coin discovered in a Somerset study is set to go for £2,000 to 3,000 at auction

The rare 680-year-old coin is being sold by Charterhouse Auctioneers in Sherborne, on Thursday, November 28.

A gold Noble coin from the reign of King Edward III has been discovered in a Somerset study and is set to fetch £2,000 to £3,000 at auction.

The rare 680-year-old coin is being sold by Charterhouse Auctioneers in Sherborne on Thursday, November 28.

It is unclear how the coin came to be in the owner's late husband's study on the Somerset and Devon border.

Auctioneer Richard Bromell said: "This ancient gold coin was found by the widow of the late owner in his study whilst she was having a sort out and a tidy up.

"Having found the coin, and various other items, she phoned us to ask for a home visit, help and advice."

The Noble was the first English coin produced in numbers. It was valued at a not inconsiderable six shillings and eight pence, which was roughly equivalent to 80 old pence or one-third of a pound sterling. Today, they are rare to find, sought after and highly prized by collectors.

Mr Bromell and the Charterhouse Team can be contacted for home visits, advice and valuations on coins, medals, militaria and other collector’s items at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, on 01935 812277 or via rb@charterhouse-auction.com

The coin is included in the Charterhouse specialist coin, medal, militaria and stamp auction at their Sherborne salerooms on November 28.