YORYM-BBF332: Medieval Coin : Halfpenny of Richard II.

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COIN

Unique ID: YORYM-BBF332

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete Medieval silver halfpenny of Richard II (AD 1377-1399) dating to the period c.AD 1377-1399. Long cross reverse. Mint of London. Probably Withers Type 1. Initial mark unclear.

Probably Withers Type 1. Withers, pp.45-46.

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
Weight: 0.4 g
Diameter: 13.5 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E05774

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 1 (N 1331b)
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing.
Obverse inscription: RIC[ARD REX AN]GL
Reverse description: Long cross.
Reverse inscription: CIVI/TAS / [LON/D]ON
Initial mark: Unclear.
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Hambleton (District)
Parish or ward: Brandsby-cum-Stearsby (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE6071
Four figure Latitude: 54.13135641
Four figure longitude: -1.08327885
1:25K map: SE6071
1:10K map: SE67SW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the 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

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Withers, P. and Withers, B.R.	2002	Halfpennies and Farthings: Edward III and Richard II	Llanfyllin	Galata Print	pp.45-46

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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