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—usually four in number, serving for terms—were a hallmark of Richard's rule, reappearing after his death. As evidenced by his coins, Richard often used the title (consul and duke). In 1127, he transferred the building that housed the (court) to the consuls.