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COIN
Unique ID: SWYOR-8B9062
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver Medieval coin; a penny of Henry III (1216 - 1272), Voided long cross (1247 - 1272) class 5b (1251 - 1272). See North number 992. The coin was minted by Henri at London. When found, the coin was bent double, but it has since been straightened. Medieval coins are known which are deliberately folded in half, sometimes round another object, possibly as good luck charms.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1251
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.83 mm
Weight: 1.31 g
Diameter: 17.58 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 23rd July 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PAS form number 571
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
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 5b (N 992)
Obverse description: Forward facing crowned bust holding sceptre
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: HENRI ON LVNDE
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: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: North Nottinghamshire
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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