1/2 Noble - Richard II London mint, type IIA

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1377-1399
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Noble (⅙)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold
Weight3.6 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#1666, North#1311
Obverse descriptionKing Richard II wearing armour standing in ship, holding sword and quartered shield of arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringRIC ARD x I x GRA x REX x AnGL x DnS x hYB x Z x AQT
(Translation: Richard by the Grace of God King of England 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+DOmInE x nE x In x FVRORE x TVO x ARGVAS x mE x
(Translation: O Lord rebuke me not in Thine anger)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1377-1399)  - London mint -
Catalog ID1280018130
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