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Unique ID: NLM-483E86
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Halfpenny of George III (1760-1820), Irish issue, probably c.1805.
Obverse description: Small bust right.
Obverse inscription: GEORGIUS [---] REX
Reverse description: crowned harp left.
Reverse inscription: HIBERNIA
Diameter: 27.9mm, Weight: 7.83gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1805
Date to: Circa AD 1805
Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.83 g
Diameter: 27.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th September 2017
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Other reference: NLM37540
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Halfpenny
Ruler/issuer: George III of the United Kingdom
Mint or issue place: Birmingham
Category: Modern
Type: Irish: halfpenny of George III, copper (S 6612-6614; 6621)
Obverse description: Small bust right
Obverse inscription: GEORGIUS [---] REX
Reverse description: crowned harp left
Reverse inscription: HIBERNIA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.