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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-16E3ED
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Long cross penny of Henry III (1216-1272), class 5a issue of 1250-1256, possibly moneyer Willem at Canterbury mint.
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two neat curls linked to neat pellets on either side, large oval eyes, pointed chin, beard of pellets.
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [?W]IL/LEM/ONC/ANT
Diameter: 18.2mm, Weight: 1.22gms, 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 1250
Date to: Exactly AD 1256
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.22 g
Diameter: 18.2 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM44852
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Penny
Ruler/issuer: Henry III of England
Mint or issue place: Canterbury
Category: English coin short and long cross period 1180 - 1278
Type: Long cross class 5a (N 991)
Obverse description: Facing bust with sceptre left, hair of two neat curls linked to neat pellets on either side, large oval eyes, pointed chin, beard of pellets
Obverse inscription: hENRICVS REX III
Reverse description: Voided long cross, three pellets in each angle.
Reverse inscription: [?W]IL/LEM/ONC/ANT
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 Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Haxey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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