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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-A93475
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), as identified by finder. The flan bears two parallel splits, possibly where a folded part has been straightened. Class 5b, moneyer Nicole, London mint, issue of 1248-1272.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, wide face with hair of two curls and pellets either side.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III.
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: NIC/OLE/ONL/VND
Diameter: 19.3mm, Weight: 1.43gms, die axis: 8.
Inscription:
obv: HENRICVS REX III. rev: NIC/OLE/ONL/VND
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1272
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.43 g
Diameter: 19.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 8th November 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM19259a
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: Facing bust with sceptre left, wide face with hair of two curls and pellets either side.
Obverse inscription: HENRICVS REX III.
Reverse description: Voided long cross with three pellets in each angle
Reverse inscription: NIC/OLE/ONL/VND.
Die axis measurement: 8 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: Wickenby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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