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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-578A41

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: 0.6 mm
Weight: 0.53 g
Diameter: 12 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st September 2013

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Richard II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfpenny: Richard II, Withers type 1A (N 1331a)
Obverse description: early bust, nothing on breast.
Obverse inscription: RICARD REX ANGL
Reverse description: Long cross. Roman Ns
Reverse inscription: CIVITAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine