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COIN HOARD
Unique ID: NCL-09D2F3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A small hoard of four voided longcross pennies of Henry III, dating 1250-1250.
1. Class 3b, North no. 987; 1248-1250 Obverse: forward bust crowned; hENRICVS REX III Reverse: voided longcross with 3 pellets in each quarter; NIC/OLE/ON L/VND Diameter = 17.81mm, Thickness = 0.97mm, Weight = 1.4g
2. Class 3c, North no. 988; 1248-1250 Obverse: forward bust crowned; hENRICVS REX III Reverse: voided longcross with 3 pellets in each quarter; NIC/OLE/ON L/VND Diameter = 18.32mm, Thickness = 0.81mm, Weight = 1.2g
3. Class 5a, North no. 991; 1250-1256 Obverse: forward bust crowned, with sceptre; hENRICVS REX/III Reverse: voided longcross with 3 pellets in each quarter; RIC/ARD/ON L/VND Diameter = 18.20mm, Thickness = 0.70mm, Weight = 1.4g
4. Class 5c, North no. 993; 1250-1256 Obverse: forward bust crowned, with sceptre; hENRICVS REX/III Reverse: voided longcross with 3 pellets in each quarter; hEN/RIO/N LV/NDE Diameter = 17.92mm, Thickness = 1.01mm, Weight = 1.4g
The pennies were probably deposited around the between 1250-1260, based on the date of issue of the latest coin and the degree of wear visible.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2011T553
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1256
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 4
Weight: 5.4 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 24th April 2011
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2011T553
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: North East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
District: Northumberland (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Callaly
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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