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Unique ID: LIN-B28D6B
Object type certainty: Certain
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A post-medieval copper-alloy halfpenny of George II (1727-1760). Mint of London. Stamped on both sides with a circular flower motif.
Obverse description: Bust laureate and cuirassed facing left
Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS [II . REX]
Reverse description: Britannia seated left - date 1744.
Reverse inscription: BR[ITAN-NIA .
It measures 28.21 mm in diameter, 1.85 mm in thickness, and weighs 8.45g
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1744
Date to: Exactly AD 1744
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.85 mm
Weight: 8.45 g
Diameter: 28.21 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: George II of Great Britain
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Halfpenny: George II (S 3717 - 3719)
Obverse description: Bust laureate and cuirassed facing left
Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS [II . REX]
Reverse description: Britannia seated left
Reverse inscription: B[RITA]N-NIA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TF1682
Four figure Latitude: 53.32222287
Four figure longitude: -0.25994805
1:25K map: TF1682
1:10K map: TF18SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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