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Unique ID: DUR-ABBB13
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete silver halfpenny of Richard II (1377 to 1399).
Both the obverse and reverse are quite worn.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1377
Date to: Circa AD 1399
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.5 mm
Weight: 0.5 g
Diameter: 13.71 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Richard II of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin Late Medieval 1377 - 1489
Type: Halfpenny: Richard II, not further defined (N 1331a - 1332c)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust
Obverse inscription: RICARD REX [ANG..]
Reverse description: Long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS/LON/DON
Die axis measurement: 10 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.