England ½ Noble - Richard II, 1377 – 1399

London mint; type IA

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Noble
Year 1377 – 1399
Ruler Richard II (1377–1399)
Composition Gold
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 3.85
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Noble from England. Issued from 1377 to 1399. Struck in Gold. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.85 g.

Obverse
King Richard II wearing armour standing in ship, holding sword and quartered shield of arms. Note: RIC over ЄDW at start of legend (Richard by the Grace of God King of England and France Lord of Ireland and Aquitaine)
Reverse
R 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. (O Lord rebuke me not in Thine anger)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1377-1399)  London mint

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