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1 Noble - Richard II London mint; type II ND
| Gold | 7.7 g | 36 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 | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#354852 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Floriate cross, arms extending from central panel containing a letter r, crowned leopard in angles
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: ˣ IhC ⁑ AVTEᙏ ⁑ TRAꞂSIEꞂS ⁑ PER ⁑ ᙏEDIV’x ILLORVᙏ ⁑ IBAT
Lettering (regular font): ˣ IHC ⁑ AVTEᙏ ⁑ TRAꞂSIEꞂS ⁑ PER ⁑ ᙏEDIV’X ILLORVᙏ ⁑ 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 II, French title omitted.Obverse die varieties:
Type IIA Crude style, saltire over sail;
Type IIB Fine style, trefoil over sail;
Type IIC Porcine style, no mark over sail.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Noble coin from Richard II's reign is that it was one of the first English coins to feature a portrait of the king. This was a departure from previous coins, which had typically featured a depiction of the king's crown or a symbol of his power, such as a scepter or an orb. The portrait of Richard II on the 1 Noble coin was a sign of the growing importance of the king's personal image in medieval England.
