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Lot 1360

Richard II (1377-1399), Gold Half Noble, undated. 3.71 g. First issue, obverse converted from an Edward III Treaty period die with French title omitted. King standing in ship holding sword and shield, four whole lis in upper left quarter, ship rigging with three ropes to left, and one to right, ornaments on top line of hull -1-1- with lions right, quatrefoils 3/4 on castles, full bowsprit, saltire stops both sides, RIC struck over EDW, RIC Ardx Dix Gx Rexx AnGlx Zx DnSx hIB xZx Aqx. Rev. Edward III reverse, letter E and pellet in central compartment with trefoils on angles, upon ornate cross with lis terminals, crown over lion in each angle, all within beaded and linear tressure of eight arcs, fleurs in spandrels, initial mark cross pattée, +DomInExx nExxIn FVrorexx Tvoxx ARGVAS xxmE, outer beaded border both sides. (Schneider 119; cf Doubleday 314; N 1309/1282; S 1664/1506-1507; Fr 101). Extremely rare as a regular Half-Noble of this King, excessively so as a mule with the previous reign. Creased and straightened, toned. Choice very fine. Estimate $4,500UP

 
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