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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-020221
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Voided long cross cut halfpenny of Henry III (1216-1272), probably moneyer Ricard at London mint; obverse double struck, possibly class 5 issue of 1250-1275.
Obverse description: Facing bust with two sceptres left - double struck.
Obverse inscription: possibly RE[?]II[I]
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: RIC/(--/--)/VND
Diameter: 18.1mm, Weight: 0.58gms, die axis: probably 3
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1275
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.58 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 8th October 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM40628
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: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5, not further defined
Obverse description: Facing bust with two sceptres left - double struck.
Obverse inscription: possibly RE[?]II[I]
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: RIC/(--/--)/VND
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Muckton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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