1 Noble - Richard II London mint, type II

€354,852.00
IssuerEngland
Year1377-1399
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Noble (⅓)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight7.7 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1655, North#1304
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Richard II standing in ship holding sword and shield.  Note: varieties exist (see below).
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringRIC ARD’x DEI ⁑ GRA`x REX ⁑ AꞂGL’x DꞂS’x hIB’x Zx AQT’
(Translation: Richard by the Grace of God King of England 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 letteringˣ IhC ⁑ AVTEᙏ ⁑ TRAꞂSIEꞂS ⁑ PER ⁑ ᙏEDIV’x ILLORVᙏ ⁑ IBAT
(Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1377-1399)  - mm. Cross pattée (6) -
Catalog ID3360897020
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