WMID-B7C702: Medieval coin: Penny of Richard II (obverse, reverse)

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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-B7C702

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A complete slver penny of Richard II (1377-1399). York mint. Coin classification: N1329. Mass: 0.85g. Diameter: 17.8mm.

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1377
Date to: AD 1399

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.85 g
Diameter: 17.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st July 2006 - Tuesday 1st July 2008

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 9

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: Crowned bust facing. Detail of the brest is unclear.
Obverse inscription: RICAR[ ]REX( )LIE
Reverse description: Long cross pattee dividing the legend; in each angle three pellets. Quatrefoil in the centre.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TA(S)/EBOR/ACI
Initial mark: Cross pattee
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Worcestershire (County)
District: Wychavon (District)
To be known as: Salwarpe

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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