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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-704CF7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), class 4a issue of 1250, probably moneyer Nicole at London mint.
Obverse description: facing bust with sceptre left, hair [left] of two neat curls and pellets.
Obverse inscription: hE(---)III’
Reverse description: voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: NIC/(--/--)/VND
Diameter: 17.3mm, Weight: 0.64gms, die axis: 1
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1250
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.64 g
Diameter: 17.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 28th September 2020
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM45653
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 class 4a (N 989)
Obverse description: facing bust with sceptre left, hair [left] of two neat curls and pellets.
Obverse inscription: hE(---)III'
Reverse description: voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: NIC/(--/--)/VND
Die axis measurement: 1 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 Gainsborough
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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