Crowned facing portrait of King Richard II standing in ship holding sword and shield. Note: varieties exist (see below).
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
RIC 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 description
Ornate cross with lis at ends, R in center, surrounded by crowns and lions
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
+ IhC :
AVTEM : TRANSIENS : PER : MEDIV .` ILLORVM : IBAT (Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way)