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A Medieval silver short cross penny of Richard I AD 1189-1199, (North 1994:220 no. 967) dated AD 1189-1194. Moneyer Ricard, London mint, Class 3
Obverse: Bust facing forwards holding sceptre crown with 7 pearls. HENRICVS REX
Reverse: Short cross voided with four pellets in each angle RICARD ON LVN
Dimensions: diameter: 19.15mm; weight: 1.34g.
North, J.J. 1994. English Hammered Coinage, Volume I, Early Anglo Saxon to Henry III, c. 600-1272. Spink & Son, London.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1189
Date to: Circa AD 1194
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.34 g
Diameter: 19.15 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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 3 (N 967)
Obverse description: Bust facing forwards holding sceptre crown with 7 pearls.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS R.EX
Reverse description: Short cross voided with four pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: RICARD ON LVN
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
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