1 Noble - Richard II (Calais mint; type IA) ND (1377-1399) front 1 Noble - Richard II (Calais mint; type IA) ND (1377-1399) back
1 Noble - Richard II (Calais mint; type IA) ND (1377-1399) photo
© Sincona AG

1 Noble - Richard II Calais mint; type IA ND

 
Gold 7.72 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
1 Noble (⅓)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Gold
Weight
7.72 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#354967
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: + IhC x AVTEM x TRANSIENS x PER x MEDIV 'x ILLORVM x IBAT

Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way

Comment

House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Richard II (1377-99). Noble struck in the style of Edward III, Type IA, Calais mint.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Noble coin from Richard II's reign is that it was minted in Calais, which was an English possession at the time, rather than in England itself. This highlights the historical significance of Calais as a strategic location for the English monarchy.