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Unique ID: NLM-54D11E
Object type certainty: Certain
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Silver coin. Voided long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), Moneyer Ricard at London mint, class 5a issue of 1250-1256. Rob Page kindly adds further detail as follows: 'The shape of the letter X on the obverse tells us this is a class 5a2 coin... [a] Free online guide for detectorists and FLOs [can be found at].. https://tinyurl.com/Henry-III-VLC-Booklet - see p.44'.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, crown with pelleted upper band, hair of two neat curls and pellets to either side. Legend starts at 11 O'clock. Neck lines.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX III'
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: RIC/ARD/ONL/VND
Diameter: 19.0mm, Weight: 1.36gms, die axis: 11
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1256
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.36 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 14th January 2018
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Other reference: NLM38773
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 5a (N 991)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, crown with pelleted upper band, hair of two neat curls and pellets to either side. Legend starts at 11 O'clock. Neck lines
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX III'
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: RIC/ARD/ONL/VND
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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