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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-088EB9
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Milled halfpenny of George II (1727-1760), probably issue of 1729-1754.
Obverse description: Bust laureate cuirassed left. All other detail lost.
Diameter: 27.5mm, Weight: 7.92gms
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 1729
Date to: Exactly AD 1754
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.92 g
Diameter: 27.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 24th February 2022
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM49368
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
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 cuirassed left.
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Swinhope
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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