1 Noble - Richard II Calais mint, type IA

€354,967.00
IssuerEngland
Year1377-1399
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Noble (⅓)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight7.72 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1659, North#1305
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Richard II standing in ship holding sword and quartered shield of arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering[RIC over EDW] ARD `x DI `x GRA `x REX x AnGL `x Z x FRAnC `x DnS `x hIB `x Z x AQT
(Translation: Richard by the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland and Aquitaine)
Reverse descriptionR at centre of ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, all within a tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, Latin legend and beaded border surrounding, initial mark cross pattee.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering+ IhC x AVTEM x TRANSIENS x PER x MEDIV `x ILLORVM x IBAT
(Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1377-1399)  - Calais mint -
Catalog ID7086825360
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