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COIN
Unique ID: LANCUM-6DF416
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A milled Pattern Ninepence of George III (AD 1760-1820). Late-type head on the obverse, obverse legend: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX. The reverse has been polished so no legend or design remains. The coin has probably been struck in bronzed copper or debased silver, resulting in spotting on the obverse surface (identified from photo). Diameter: 21mm, weight: 2.98g.
Inscription:
GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1760
Date to: Circa AD 1820
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.98 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th September 2010
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Ninepence
Ruler/issuer: George III of the United Kingdom
Category: Modern
Type: Ninepence: George III (S 3773)
Obverse inscription: GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: South Ribble (District)
To be known as: Hutton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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