¼ Noble - Richard II (type IB) ND (1377-1399) front ¼ Noble - Richard II (type IB) ND (1377-1399) back
¼ Noble - Richard II (type IB) ND (1377-1399) photo
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¼ Noble - Richard II type IB ND

 
Gold 1.78 g -
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
Richard II (1377-1399)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1377-1399
Value
¼ Noble (1⁄12)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold
Weight
1.78 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#357186
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Floriate cross with lis in center, leopards in angles, all within tressure inside inner beaded circle, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: + EXALTABITVR x IN x GLORIA x

Translation: He shall be exalted in glory

Comment

House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Richard II (1377-99). Quarter-noble struck in the style of Edward III, Type IB.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Noble - Richard II (type IB) ND (1377-1399) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in England. The coin was issued during the reign of King Richard II, who ruled from 1377 to 1399. During his reign, England faced challenges such as the Black Death, which had a significant impact on the economy and society. Despite these challenges, the coinage of England during this period remained consistent, with the ¼ Noble being one of the most widely used coins in circulation.