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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-969396
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Short cross cut halfpenny, probably of Richard I (1189-1199), if so, probably Class 3 issue of 1190-1194.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair right of two or more short curls.
Obverse inscription: [-]NRICV[--]
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [--]ON.[--]
Diameter: 18.8mm, Weight: 0.51gms, die axis: possibly 12
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1190
Date to: Exactly AD 1194
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.51 g
Diameter: 18.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 11th August 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM37036
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Cut halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: Richard I of England
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 3 (N 967)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair right of two or more short curls
Obverse inscription: [-]NRICV[--]
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [--]ON.[--]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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