1 Noble - Richard II Calais mint, type IIIA

€355,136.00
IssuerEngland
Year1377-1399
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Noble (⅓)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight7.75 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1662
Obverse descriptionKing Richard II wearing armour standing in ship, holding sword and quartered shield of arms. Flag at stern of ship.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRIC ARD: DI: GRA: REX: AnGL: Z: FRANC: DNS :hIB Z AQ
(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: AVTEm: TRAnSIEnS: PER: mEDIV: ILLORVm: IBAT
(Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1377-1399)  - Calais mint -
Catalog ID5519037480
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