1/2 Groat - Richard II type II

€166,599.00
IssuerEngland
Year1377-1399
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.23 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1682, North#1322
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing protrait of King Richard II in tressure of arches with trefoils on cusps, legend around with double saltire stops.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringRICARDxDIxGRAxREXxANGLIE
(Translation: Richard by the Grace of God King of England)
Reverse descriptionLong cross pattée with trefoils in quarters within inner circle, legend around in two outer circles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering+POSVI DEVmxA DIVTOR EmxmEV CIVI TAS LOn DOn
(Translation: I have made God my helper City of London)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1377-1399)  - London mint -
Catalog ID4709764350
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