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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-013B1E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper coin. Irish halfpenny of George III (1760-1820), dated 17[?70], possibly Dublin mint.
Obverse description: Bust laureate right.
Obverse inscription: [GE]ORGIVS III[---]
Reverse description: Crowned harp left.
Reverse inscription: [--]IRN[--]17[?70?]
Diameter: 27.5mm, Weight: 6.43gms, 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 1770
Date to: Exactly AD 1770
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 6.43 g
Diameter: 27.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th May 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM25588a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: George III of the United Kingdom
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Halfpenny: George III (S 3774, 3778, 3781)
Obverse description: Bust laureate right
Obverse inscription: [GE]ORGIVS III[---]
Reverse description: Crowned harp left
Reverse inscription: [--]IRN[--]17[?70?]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
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: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Ulceby with Fordington
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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