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COIN
Unique ID: IOW-116418
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: MODERN
Period from: MODERN
Date from: AD 1817
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 13.88 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 20th June 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: IOW2007-26-3
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Half crown
Ruler/issuer: George III of the United Kingdom
Mint or issue place: London
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA
Reverse description: Crowned royal shield and garter
Reverse inscription: BRITANNIARUM REX FID: DEF: HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
| Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spink and Son Ltd | 2001 | Coins of England and the United Kingdom | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 377 | 3789 |
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