1 Noble - Richard II Calais mint; type II ND
| Gold | 7.6 g | 34 mm |
| 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 | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#203965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: AVTEm: TRAnSIEnS: PER: mEDIV: ILLORVm: IBAT
Translation: But Jesus passing through their midst went His way (Ihc autem transiens per medium illorr ibat)
Comment
House of Plantagenet (1154-1399), Richard II (1377-99). Noble struck in the style of Edward III.During the reign of King Richard II, the last of the Plantagenet kings, nobles were struck at both the London and Calais mint. Coins minted at Calais can be distinguished by a flag at the stern of the ship.
Die varieties:
Type IIA Crude style, no marks;
Type IIB Fine style, trefoil over sail;
Type IIC Porcine style, no marks.
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 in France at the time. This coin is a rare example of a coin minted outside of England but still considered part of the English coinage system.
