Record ID: PUBLIC-B424D5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Published
A slightly clipped medieval silver penny of Richard II (1377-1399). Type 1b or local dies Group A (possibly North 1329b or 1330a), possibly muled with Type 1a. Initial mark: unclear, dating to c. 1387-1396. Mint of York. North (1975, 49). The coin measures 18.6 mm in diameter, 0.62 mm in thickness and weighs 1.02 g. It is difficult to distinguish clipping from somewhat off centre striking, especially on the obverse.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd April 2014
Last updated: Friday 8th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-AF4B83
Object type: JETTON
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Medieval French Jetton. The jetton is probably a Shield of France type but the degree of wear and corrosion precludes a more detailed identification. Obverse; Flat-topped shield within inner circle surrounded by illegible legend. Detail within shield also illegible. Reverse; Triple stranded cross fleuretty within four-arched tressure. Circa 1400-1500 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 1st April 2014
Last updated: Friday 8th November 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Lewes', grid reference and parish protected.