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½ Noble - Richard II Calais ND
| Gold | 3.78 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#356794 |
|---|---|
| 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.Struck at the Calais mint, mule with obverse of Edward III.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Noble - Richard II (Calais) ND (1377-1399) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. Richard II was the king of England during this time, and his reign was marked by political and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period remained consistent, with the ½ Noble being one of the most widely used coins in circulation. This coin's design features a crowned bust of King Richard II on the obverse and a cross fleury on the reverse, symbolizing the king's power and influence. The fact that this coin was made of gold also speaks to the wealth and prosperity of England during this time, despite the challenges faced by the kingdom.
