NLM-65CC12: Post-Medieval coin: farthing of George I

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-65CC12

Object type certainty: Certain
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Copper alloy coin. Farthing of George I (1714-1727), dated 1721; cleaned by finder.

Obverse description: Bust laureate right.

Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS [--]X

Reverse description: Britannia seated left holding sprig aloft.

Reverse inscription: BRITA N NIA 1721

Diameter: 22.5mm, Weight: 4.74gms, die axis: 6.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1721
Date to: Exactly AD 1721

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.74 g
Diameter: 22.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 24th January 2012

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM19696a

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Farthing (Copper alloy)
Ruler/issuer: George I of Great Britain
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Farthing: George I (S 3661 - 3662)
Obverse description: Bust laureate right
Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS [--]X
Reverse description: Britannia seated left holding sprig aloft.
Reverse inscription: BRITA N NIA 1721
Die axis measurement: 6 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)
Parish or ward: Hibaldstow (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE9703
Four figure Latitude: 53.514739
Four figure longitude: -0.53863
1:25K map: SE9703
1:10K map: SE90SE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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