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Unique ID: NLM-2EC2CB
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Penny of Henry III (1216-1272), London mint issue of moneyer Nicole, class 3b issue of 1248-1250.
Obverse description: Facing bust no sceptre; hair of two neat curls and pellets either side, beard of pellets; initial moon and star.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX.III, wedge foot to R and saltire X
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: NIC/OLE/ONL/VND
Diameter: 18.2mm, Weight: 1.31gms, die axis: 7
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1248
Date to: Exactly AD 1250
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.31 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 6th August 2016
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Other reference: NLM33398
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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 3b (N 987)
Obverse description: Facing bust no sceptre; hair of two neat curls and pellets either side, beard of pellets
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX.III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: NIC/OLE/ONL/VND
Initial mark: moon and star
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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