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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-3AE1F8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.73 mm
Weight: 1.01 g
Diameter: 17.88 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 15th April 2010 - Thursday 14th April 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1464

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, Type 1 (N 1325, 1326, 1328, 1329a-b)
Obverse description: Forward facing bust with cross on breast
Obverse inscription: RICARDVS REX ANGLIE
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle and a quatrefoil in the centre
Reverse inscription: x CIVITAS [EBOR]ACI
Initial mark: cross
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine