NLM-841871: Medieval coin: penny of Richard II

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-841871

Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Penny of Richard II (1377-1399), York mint

Obverse description: Facing bare-shouldered bust with axe-shaped side fleurs to crown, big hair, narrow neck.

Obverse inscription: [RI]CARDVS[--]GLI

Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle, central quatrefoil.

Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS/E]BO/RACI

Diameter: 17.2mm, Weight: 1.00gms, die axis: 9

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1377
Date to: Exactly AD 1399

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1 g
Diameter: 17.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 20th January 2020

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM47828

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard II of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Penny: Richard II, not further defined (N 1325 - 1330)
Obverse description: Facing bare-shouldered bust with axe-shaped side fleurs to crown, big hair, narrow neck.
Obverse inscription: [RI]CARDVS[--]GLI
Reverse description: Long cross, three pellets in each angle, central quatrefoil.
Reverse inscription: [CIVI/TAS/E]BO/RACI
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Haxey

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

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