Richard II gold Noble ND (1377-1399) MS65 NGC, Calais mint, S-1662, N-1305. 7.75gm. In style of Edward III. RIC | ARD : D : G : REX : ANGL : Z : FRANC : D : hIB Z AQ(double saltire stops), King standing in ship, holding sword in right and shield in left, flag at stern / + IhC : AVTEM : TRANSIENS : PER : MEDIV : ILLORVM : IBAT (double saltire stops), ornate cross fleury, crowned leopards in angles, R at center, all within polylobe with trefoils in spandrels. Slightly double struck on an undersized flan, but not at all lacking in appeal. Gem-preserved surfaces are invigorated by original bloom at the highpoints, dancing around well-defined central devices.

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