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Unique ID: LIN-206366
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Silver medieval penny of Richard I (AD 1189-1199) Class 4 dating to 1194-1205. Cross pattee initial cross. Moneyer: Richard. Mint: London. Chip in flan.
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: hEN[RIC]VS REX
Reverse description: Short voided cross with four pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: +RICAR[...] LVN
Diameter: 19.36 mm; thickness: 1.07 mm; Weight: 1.36g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1194
Date to: Circa AD 1205
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.07 mm
Weight: 1.36 g
Diameter: 19.36 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing with sceptre.
Obverse inscription: hEN[RIC]VS REX
Reverse description: Short voided cross with four pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: +RICAR[...] LVN
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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