The consuls—usually four in number, serving for terms—were a distinguishing feature of Richard's rule, and re-appeared after his death. As can be seen from his coins, Richard generally used the title  (consul and duke). In 1127 the building that housed the  (court) he ceded to the consuls.
The consuls—typically four in number, serving for terms—were a notable feature of Richard's reign, reappearing after his death. As seen on his coins, Richard frequently used the title (consul and duke). In 1127, he transferred the building that contained the (court) to the consuls.