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An incomplete silver penny of Richard II (AD 1377 to AD 1399), dating to the period AD 1377 to AD 1399. Initial mark not visible. Mint of York. c.f. North, Vol 2, p 62, no 1329.
Diameter: 17.31 mm
Thickness: 0.63 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1377
Date to: Circa AD 1399
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.63 mm
Weight: 0.8 g
Diameter: 17.31 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 16th August 2020
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard II of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Richard II, Type 1 (N 1325, 1326, 1328, 1329a-b)
Obverse description: +[R]ICA[RDVS REX AnGLIE]
Obverse inscription: Crowned bust facing.
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each quarter [quatrefoil at centre].
Reverse inscription: CIVI / TAS / E[BO / RA]CI
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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