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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-936950
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), probably class 3a issue of 1247-1272.
Obverse description: Facing bust; crown with plain band with pellet jewels at ends. Legend starts at 12 O'clock.
Obverse inscription: hE(---):III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [---]/[?]OM/(---)
Diameter: 18.1mm, Weight: 0.55gms
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1247
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.55 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 25th August 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM29996
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
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 3a (N 986)
Obverse description: Facing bust; crown with plain band with pellet jewels at ends. Legend starts at 12 O'clock
Obverse inscription: hE(---):III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [---]/[?]OM/(---)
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: Elkington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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