Edward III gold coin, in circulation just 7 months, sells for £70,000

An exquisite gold coin from the 14th century, known as a leopard, has recently fetched a staggering £70,000 at auction. Issued during the reign of King Edward III, this coin was only in circulation for seven months before its discontinuation. Although its run was brief, the leopard coins are now regarded as rare treasures, reflecting Edward III's ambitious yet unsuccessful endeavor to enhance England's monetary system.