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Unique ID: BUC-73C3B5
Object type certainty: Certain
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Post-medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702), dated 1697 on coin, minted at London, Spink 3542
Current location of find: Retained by finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1697
Date to: Exactly AD 1697
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 20.05 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 6th July 2008
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS . III . DEI . GRA.
Reverse description: Crowned national shields arranged in a cross with the lion of Nassau at the centre; late harp, small crowns.
Reverse inscription: MAG / BR . FRA / ET . HIB / REX . 16/97 .
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS . III . DEI . [GRA.]
Reverse description: Crowned national shields arranged in a cross with the lion of Nassau at the centre; late harp, small crowns.
Reverse inscription: MAG / BR . FRA / ET . HIB / REX . 16/(97) .
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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