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COIN
Unique ID: CAM-6A22F2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An extremely worn Post Medieval copper alloy halfpenny of an uncertain monarch. Possibly Charles II, AD 1660-1685 or George II, AD 1727-1760. Obverse shows an unclear bust left facing. Obverse legend is illegible. Reverse shows an extremely unclear Britannia seated left. Reverse legend and exergue are illegible. Die axis is 6 o'clock.
Close examination with a hand lens and desk lamp revealed the following points which indicated it could more likely be George II than Charles II.
: Profile of face.
: Angle in front of neck between lower jaw and chest.
: The shape of the space between lower edge of the bust and edge of flan.
Weight: 7.28g
Diameter: 27.9mm
Thickness: 2.2mm
Notes:
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Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Halfpenny (copper alloy)
Category: Modern
Obverse description: Unclear bust left.
Reverse description: Unclear Britannia seated left.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: South Norfolk (District)
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