Richard II (1377-99). Gold Noble of six shillings and eight pence, Calais Mint, type 2a, no French title in legend, armoured King standing in ship with upright sword and quartered shield, flag at stern of ship for Calais Mint, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, double saltire stops in legend, RIC ARdxx DEixx GRaxx RExxx AnGlxx DnSxx hIbxx Zx AQ, Rev. 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 pattée IhCxx AVTemxx TRanSIenSxx PErxx mEDIvxx ILLORvmxx IBAT, weight 7.67g (Schneider 146; N.1306; S.1661; Fr.100). Striking a little blundered in places as per usual for Richard II gold, weak at face, otherwise a full coin, pleasing, good very fine, rare. Estimate Value $9,500 - UP
Ex Baldwin Auction 44, 2nd May 2006, lot 752.
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Richard by the Grace of God, King of England, Lord of Ireland and Aquitaine"; and on the reverse "But Jesus, passing through the midst of them, went His way" taken from the Bible.