Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
York Mint
Richard III (1483-1485)
Bishop Rotherham issue
Obverse Description
A crowned bust of the King facing a T and a key at the sides of the neck; the legend is largely off the flan but RIC can be seen.
Reverse Description
A long cross pattee, three pellets in each angle, quatrefoil at centre; the legend is either off the flan, not struck up or worn.
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1933
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Date Issued
1483-1485 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
York (Episcopal Mint), York, England, Great Britain
Archbishop Rotherham -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
15 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.567 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
North 1686
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., p.80, no.1686 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., p.211, no.2166 Pages