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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-5B51EE
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
A copper-alloy half penny of George III (1760-1820), fourth issue (Spink 3781) dating to 1806.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to Landowner
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1806
Date to: Exactly AD 1806
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.1 mm
Weight: 8.8 g
Diameter: 28.8 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 2013 - Tuesday 31st December 2013
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD347
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
Mint or issue place: Birmingham
Category: Modern
Type: Halfpenny: George III (S 3774, 3778, 3781)
Obverse description: Right-facing bust
Obverse inscription: GEORGIUS III D.G. REX 1806
Reverse description: Britannia, seated, left.
Reverse inscription: BRITANNIA
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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