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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-03DBF2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: MODERN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: MODERN
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1760
Date to: Circa AD 1820

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 6.1 g
Diameter: 27.45 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st April 2011 - Thursday 30th June 2011

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: George III of the United Kingdom
Obverse description: Bust laureate and cuirassed right.
Obverse inscription: GEORGIVS III
Reverse description: Britannia seated left holding sprig aloft and spear right