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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-3628D7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), probably class 5a issue of 1247-1272.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair (left) of two curls and pellets.
Obverse inscription: [--]ENRI(--)
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)ON/[--]/(--)
Diameter: 18.0mm, Weight: 0.61gms, die axis: possibly 4
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1247
Date to: Exactly AD 1272
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.61 g
Diameter: 18 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 8th October 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM23860a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5a (N 991)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair (left) of two curls and pellets
Obverse inscription: [--]ENRI(--)
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)ON/[--]/(--)
Die axis measurement: 4 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Ashby cum Fenby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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