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Unique ID: BERK-E567FA
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver halfpenny of Richard II (AD 1377-1399), Type II with fishtail lettering. Withers (2202) Type 1, North N1331b.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 0.6 g
Diameter: 13.8 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 14th September 2014
This object was found at Leisure Promotions/Rotary Club Lark Hill Wantage
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Other reference: Rallyticket451 2014.399
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, Withers type 1 (N 1331b)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: RICARDxREXxANGL
Reverse description: Long cross dividing legend, three pellets in each quarter
Reverse inscription: [CIVI]TAS LONDON
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU4185
Four figure Latitude: 51.56239482
Four figure longitude: -1.40993166
1:25K map: SU4185
1:10K map: SU48NW
Grid reference source: Recorded at a rally
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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