WAW-4C1767: Medieval coin: penny of Richard (Obverse and reverse).

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COIN

Unique ID: WAW-4C1767

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Medieval coin: penny of Richard I (1189-1199) minted in London by Ricard between c. 1194 and 1205. Probably Class 4a; North No. 968/1.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1194
Date to: Circa AD 1205

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.23 g
Diameter: 19.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 21st June 2015

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 4a (N 968/1)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards, holding a sceptre.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Short voided cross with a quatrefoil in each quarter.
Reverse inscription: RICARD ON LVND
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Nash (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SO5872
Four figure Latitude: 52.34445614
Four figure longitude: -2.61794573
1:25K map: SO5872
1:10K map: SO57SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: WAW
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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