NHER 8115 (Find Spot record) - Medieval penny of Richard the Lionheart
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Summary
In 1973 a short-cross penny of Richard I, minted in Canterbury between 1189 and 1199, was recovered from a garden in this area. It had turned during striking so that part of the reverse legend obliterated the lower part of the king's portrait.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SPROWSTON, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1973. Found in garden.
Short cross penny of Richard I, class 2, by Reinald of Canterbury.
Turned during striking so that part of the reverse legend is found obliterating the lower part of the king's portrait (+ vice versa).
Compiled by E. Rose (NAU).
Associated Sources (2)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Sep 11 2013 2:20PM