A GOLD coin made in York more than 500 years ago is expected to fetch up to £2,500 at a Sotheby's auction.

The coin, known as a noble, which is still in mint condition, was produced in York during the reign of Henry VI, not long after the Battle of Agincourt.

A noble coin was roughly worth one-third of a pound or 33p in modern money.

It is being sold by auctioneers Morton & Eden on Thursday.

Updated: 09:04 Monday, December 08, 2003