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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-96A2A3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny, probably of Henry III (1216-1272), class 3b issue of 1247-1272, London mint.
Obverse description: Facing bust no sceptre, hair (left) of two neat curls and pellets.
Obverse inscription: (--)REX.III'(--)
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)OLE/ONL(--)
Diameter: 18.6mm, Weight: 0.70gms, die axis: 9
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: 0.7 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd September 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM26339a
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: Lincoln
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: Facing bust no sceptre, hair (left) of two neat curls and pellets
Obverse inscription: (--)REX.III'(--)
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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