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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-82FC89
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Short cross halfpenny, possibly of Richard I (1189-1199), London mint, class 2 issue of 1189-1190
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left.
Obverse inscription: (---) EX, probably pellet-ended X
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)N.L/VND
Diameter: 19.0mm, Weight: 0.61gms, die axis: possibly 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1189
Date to: Exactly AD 1190
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.61 g
Diameter: 19 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 14th October 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM43964
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
Mint or issue place: London
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Short cross class 2 (N 965)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left.
Obverse inscription: (---) EX
Reverse description: Voided short cross, quatrefoil in each angle.
Reverse inscription: (--)N.L/VND
Die axis measurement: 6 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: Ulceby Cross
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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