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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-6E8BC1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin fragment. Short cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), probably class 8b2 issue of 1242-1244, moneyer Nicole
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair [right] of two neat curls, beard of fine strokes.
Obverse inscription: hEN(RICV)S R EX, X probably of wedge-shaped limbs.
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle. Initial cross pommee.
Reverse inscription: NIC(----)ON[---]
Diameter: 17.9mm, Weight: 0.92gms, die axis: 3
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1242
Date to: Exactly AD 1244
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.92 g
Diameter: 17.9 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 25th October 2016
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM34390
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 8b (formerly 8b1 and 2: N 981/1-2)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair [right] of two neat curls, beard of fine strokes
Obverse inscription: hEN(RICV)S R EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle
Reverse inscription: NIC(----)ON[---]
Initial mark: cross pommee
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North East Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Ashby cum Fenby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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