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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-3918E1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), probably class 5a issue of Canterbury mint, 1250-1256.
Obverse description: Facing bust, beard of two rows of pellets and hair (right) of two neat curls and pellets.
Obverse inscription: [--]RICVS REX[--]
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [---]ONC/ANT
Diameter: 18.3mm, Weight: 0.69gms, die axis: 12
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1256
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.69 g
Diameter: 18.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 29th October 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM30985
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: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5a (N 991)
Obverse description: Facing bust, beard of two rows of pellets and hair (right) of two neat curls and pellets
Obverse inscription: [--]RICVS REX[--]
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [---]ONC/ANT
Die axis measurement: 12 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: Stokeham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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