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COIN
Unique ID: DENO-6DD0B7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Medieval Coin: Complete but bent (and straightened) silver short cross penny of Henry III (1216-1247). The moneyer is Nichole & the mint is London, there is a cross pommee initial mark). The coin belongs to class 8 and is probably class 8b. Minted c. 1242-1244.
Coin Reference: North number 981/1-2.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1242
Date to: Circa AD 1244
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.37 g
Diameter: 18.47 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th March 2011 - Sunday 20th March 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Derby E7414
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 8b (formerly 8b1 and 2: N 981/1-2)
Obverse description: Crowned bust with sceptre facing
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX
Reverse description: Voided short cross with cross pommee in each angle.
Reverse inscription: NIChOLE.ON.LVN
Initial mark: Cross pommee
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: North Scarle
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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