Record ID: SWYOR-186F8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A medieval silver coin: a clipped penny possibly of Richard II (AD 1377 - 99), York mint, possibly Type II as described in Purvey (1962) or struck from local dies. Much of the legend is illegible and not enough details survive to be able to be certain of the identification, but the cross saltire before CIVI is clear. Compare North (1991) Volume 2, number 1329 or 1330 on page 62 - 63. Obverse: [...]VS[...] Forward facing crowned bust with possible annulet circular mark on breast, nothing by shoulders. Reverse: x CIVI [TAS EBO RA]CI Long cross with three pellets in each angle (a…
Created on: Monday 13th August 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd April 2019
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