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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-98CACD
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy forgery of a silver crown of George III (1760-1820), issue of 1818-1820, with thick white metal plating which is degraded or lost towards the edges. The finder kindly suggests this to be a cupro-nickel copy.
Obverse description: Thick-necked bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: [--]BRITANNIARUM REX
Reverse description: NeoClassical George and dragon right
Reverse inscription: [--]SOI[--] (garter band).
Diameter: 37.3mm, Weight: 19.53gms, 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 1818
Date to: Exactly AD 1820
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 19.53 g
Diameter: 37.3 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 8th November 2021
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM49604
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
Coin data (numismatics)
Ruler/issuer: George III of the United Kingdom
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Crown: George III (S 3787)
Obverse description: Thick-necked bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: [--]BRITANNIARUM REX
Reverse description: NeoClassical George and dragon right
Reverse inscription: [--]SOI[--]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
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: near Market Rasen
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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