Record ID: BH-A87946 - MEDIEVAL coin

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Unique ID: BH-A87946

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Medieval coin: halfpenny of Richard II

A silver halfpenny of Richard II (1377-1399). This coin contains elements of both the Early and Late bust coins (North nos. 1331 and 1332 respectively)*. It would appear to be a transitional type which does not, however, fit with the 'Intermediate issue' (North 1331a).

Dimensions: 13mm diameter, 0.1mm thick. Weight: 0.5g.

Notes:

*The annulet on breast is a distinguishing feature of the Early bust issue, while the use of 'fish-tail' letters and Lombardic 'n' is typical of the Late bust coins. Coins of the Intermediate issue bear no marks on the breast.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Exactly AD 1377
Date to: Exactly AD 1399

Dimensions and weight

Thickness: 0.1 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 13 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Richard II of England [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: London [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1351 - 1509 [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: Halfpenny: Richard II, not further defined (N 1331a - 1332c) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing, annulet on breast.
Obverse inscription: +RICARD REX AnGL
Reverse description: Long-cross, three pellets in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LOn/DOn
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial data

Region: East
County: Hertfordshire
District: North Hertfordshire
To be known as: Therfield

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Specific landuse: Character undetermined [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 27th September 2011

Personal details

Found by: This information is restricted for your login.
Recorded by: Mr Julian Watters - [ view all attributed records]
Identified by: Mr Julian Watters - [view all attributed records]

Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 11/158 - 4

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