Richard II Quarter-Noble, mule of type 1a with 3b, London, very rare laureate head of Septimius Severus

laureate head of Septimius Severus facing right

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Sixpence and Maundy Set

an impressive piece with original Royal Mint presentation black lacquer case

wreathed head of Ceasar right

Richard II Quarter-Noble, mule of type 1a with 3b, London, very rare laureate head of Septimius SeverusRichard II (1377 99), gold Quarter Noble, London Mint, mule of type 1b obverse with 3a reverse, quartered shield, double linear tressure of eight arcs surrounding, trefoils on cusps, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, initial mark cross patte, + RICARD'x DEIxx GRAxx REXxx AnGx, rev. pellet at centre of ornate cross with lis terminals, lions over trefoils in angles, double linear tressure of eight arcs surrounding, Latin legend and beaded