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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-721892
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Cut long cross halfpenny or farthing of Henry III (1216-1272), class 1a issue of 1247; possibly moneyer Willem.
Obverse description: Facing bust with straight crown band; initial star.
Obverse inscription: hE(---)ERCI
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)LEM/ONW(--)
Diameter: 17.6mm, Weight: 0.53gms, die axis: 6
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 1247
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.53 g
Diameter: 17.6 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 27th May 2021
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM46587
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 1a (N 983)
Obverse description: Facing bust with straight crown band
Obverse inscription: HE(---)ERC
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)LEM/ONW(--)
Initial mark: star
Die axis measurement: 6 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: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Burwell
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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