1/2 Gold Hardi - Richard II

Issuer Duchy of Aquitaine (French States)
Year 1377-1399
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Gold Hardi (3⁄2)
Currency Livre
Composition Gold
Weight 1.88 g
Diameter
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#8141 , Dy féodales#1134 , PA#LXVI/2 , Elias#225-226
Obverse description Crowned bust facing in polylobe.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering RICARD` RX AnGLIE FRACI
(Translation: Richard, king of England and France.)
Reverse description Oaked cross with quatrefoil at center and leopards and lilies alternating in angles.
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering AVXILIVm mEVm A DnO B
(Translation: Lord is my help.)
Edge
Mint Bordeaux, France (?-1880)
B
Bordeaux, France (?-1880)
Mintage ND (1377-1399) - No mintmark but still Bordeaux. -
ND (1377-1399) B - -
Numisquare ID 7516941930
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