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A silver Medieval voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), class 3b, dating to 1248-1250. Moneyer NICOLE, London mint.
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III'
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in angles.
Reverse inscription: NIC/O[LE]/ONL/VND
Diameter: 17.90 mm; Thickness: 0.90 mm; Weight: 1.10g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.1 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Henry III, not further defined
Obverse description: Crowned bust facing
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III'
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in angles.
Reverse inscription: NIC/O[LE]/ONL/VND
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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