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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-9179AF
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), London mint issue of 1247-1272.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two neat curls and pellets on either side.
Obverse inscription: hENR(--)III'
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in one angle
Reverse inscription: (--)ONL/VND
Diameter: 18.9mm, Weight: 0.79gms, die axis: 3
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: 0.79 g
Diameter: 18.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 28th February 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM25820a
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
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross, not further defined
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two neat curls and pellets on either side
Obverse inscription: hENR(--)III'
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in one angle
Reverse inscription: (--)ONL/VND
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: near Market Rasen
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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