1 Noble - Richard II London mint, type IV

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1377-1399
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Noble (⅓)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight7.71 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1658, North#1304
Obverse descriptionCrowned facing portrait of King Richard II standing in ship holding sword and shield.  Note: varieties exist (see below).
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRIC ARD .` DEI : GRA : REX : AnGL .` Z : FRAnC .` D .` hIB : Z . AQ T
(Translation: Richard by the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland and Aquitaine)
Reverse descriptionOrnate cross with lis at ends, R in center, surrounded by crowns and lions
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)  - London mint -
Catalog ID5067617340
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