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Unique ID: NLM-65CC12
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
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 action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1721
Date to: Exactly AD 1721
Quantity: 1
Weight: 4.74 g
Diameter: 22.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 24th January 2012
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Other reference: NLM19696a
Primary material: Copper
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
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
No coin references available.
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.
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