NLM-9AAE90: Medieval Coin: Halfpenny of Henry III

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-9AAE90

Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), probably class 3b issue of 1248-1250, possibly Northampton mint.

Obverse description: Facing bust, no sceptre, hair (right) of two curls and two pellets, beard of two rows of pellets.

Obverse inscription: (--)ENRICVS(--)

Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.

Reverse inscription: (---)[O]NN/ORH(--)

Diameter: 17.9mm, Weight: 0.72gms, die axis: possibly 10

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1248
Date to: Circa AD 1250

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.72 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 3rd March 2015

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM28170

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Northampton
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: Facing bust, no sceptre, hair (right) of two curls and two pellets, beard of two rows of pellets
Obverse inscription: (--)ENRICVS(--)
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (---)[O]NN/ORH(--)
Die axis measurement: 10 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 Market Rasen

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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