Record ID: IOW-587DCE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete and worn post-Medieval copper-alloy half-farthing of George IV (1820-1830), dating to the period 1828 or 1830 (date illegible on coin). This coin was produced for use in Ceylon. Spink: 3826. Obverse: GEORGIUS [IV DEI GRATIA]; Laureate bust left, date below bust now illegible. Reverse: [BRITANNIAR REX FID DEF]; Britannia seated right. Diameter: 15.7mm. Weight: 1.24g. DA=12:12.
Created on: Thursday 15th February 2018
Last updated: Monday 19th February 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.