Bust of John of Gaunt in robes and ducal coronet left, surrounded by legend with star below. Toothed border NOTE: centre of crown between D and U
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
IOHN OF
GAUNT DUKE OF LANCASTER *
Reverse description
Shield of arms of the Borough of Lancaster (gules, a lion passant guardant or; on a chief azure, a fleur-de-lys of the second). Surrounded by legend, date below. Toothed border NOTE: line of shield between C and A