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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-38D04D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper coin. Halfpenny of George II (1727-1760), , extremely worn and encrusted on one side.
Obverse description: Bust left.
Obverse inscription: [---]II[--]
Reverse description: smoothed.
Diameter: 28.2mm, Weight (with adhering soil): 7.64gms.
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 1729
Date to: Exactly AD 1754
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.64 g
Diameter: 28.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 28th October 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM26639a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Ruler/issuer: George II of Great Britain
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Halfpenny: George II (S 3717 - 3719)
Obverse description: Bust right
Obverse inscription: [---]II[--]
Reverse description: Smoothed.
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
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: Keelby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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