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© Sincona AG
½ Noble - Richard II Calais mint; type III ND
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Richard II (1377-1399) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1377-1399 |
| Value | ½ Noble (⅙) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#356931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering: +DOmInE x nE x In x FVRORE x TVO x ARGVAS x mE x
Unabridged legend: Domine Ne In Furore Tuo Arguas Me
Translation: O Lord rebuke me not in Thine anger
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Richard II (1377-99). Half noble struck in the style of Edward III, Type III.Die varieties:
IIIA no marks;
IIIB saltire by rudder.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Noble - Richard II (Calais mint; type III) ND (1377-1399) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Richard II was the king of England from 1377 to 1399, and his reign was marked by political and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Calais mint continued to produce high-quality coins, such as the ½ Noble, which was a popular denomination among merchants and traders. The coin's gold content and intricate design made it a valuable and sought-after currency, both within England and beyond its borders.
