1 Noble - Richard II London mint, type IA

€354,656.00
IssuerEngland
Year1377-1399
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Noble (⅓)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight7.75 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1653, North#1301
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Richard II standing in ship holding sword and shield, lis over sail.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringRIC ARD x DI x GRA x REX x AnGL x Z x FRAnC x DnS x hIB x Z x AQ’
(Translation: Richard by the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland and Aquitaine)
Reverse descriptionFloriate cross, arms extending from central panel containing a letter R, crowned leopard in angles.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
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)  - mm. Cross pattée (6) -
Catalog ID4948820980
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