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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-7CAC35
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Voided long cross cut farthing of Henry III (1216-1272), possibly class 5 issue of 1256-1275, probably moneyer Robert
Obverse description: [facing bust]
Obverse inscription: (---)S RE, triangular foot to R
Reverse description: voided long cross, three pellets in its angle
Reverse inscription: ROB(---)
Diameter (inferred): 19mm, Weight: 0.39gms, die axis: possibly 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1256
Date to: Exactly AD 1275
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.39 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 6th December 2021
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM48957
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut farthing
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: [facing bust]
Obverse inscription: (---)S RE
Reverse description: voided long cross, three pellets in its angle
Reverse inscription: ROB(---)
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: 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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