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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-26CEA4
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Voided long cross halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), possibly class 4ab issue of 1247-1272, Bury St Edmunds mint
Obverse description: Facing bust, crown band with tall central fleur and possible side fleurs, hair [upper] of a neat curl and pellet either side. Legend starts at 12 O'clock.
Obverse inscription: hEN(--)III'
Revers description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)ON[?S]/EDM/(--)
Diameter: 18.5mm, Weight: 0.61gms, die axis: probably 3
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1237
Date to: Circa AD 1272
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.61 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 2nd October 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM30066
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: Bury St. Edmunds
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 4ab (N 989/1)
Obverse description: Facing bust, crown band with tall central fleur and possible side fleurs, hair [upper] of a neat curl and pellet either side. Legend starts at 12 O'clock
Obverse inscription: hEN(--)III'
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)ON[?S]/EDM/(--)
Die axis measurement: 3 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: Walkeringham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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