Category 7. The Hundred Years’ War & the Shift in Gold Reserves (1337–1453 CE)

The Gold Noble (1344 CE): How England’s First Major Gold Coin Transformed Trade & Finance

The introduction of the gold noble in 1344 CE was not just a financial move—it was a major economic strategy that reshaped England’s trade and international influence. As England engaged in the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453 CE), King Edward III…

England’s introduction of the gold noble (1344 CE)

As the Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453 CE) dragged on, the cost of warfare continued to rise. England, under King Edward III, needed a stable and valuable currency to finance its military campaigns, pay mercenaries, and support international trade. In 1344…

How France and England financed their wars using gold-backed debts

The Hundred Years’ War (1337–1453 CE) between France and England was one of the longest and most expensive conflicts in medieval history. Over more than a century of warfare, both kingdoms struggled to fund their armies, fortifications, and military campaigns.…