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Unique ID: SOM-3FC087
Object type certainty: Certain
Post medieval silver shilling of William III (1694-1702), first bust, minted at Exeter, dated 1696 on coin, Spink 3500.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Exactly AD 1696
Date to: Exactly AD 1696
Dimensions and weight
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 5.73 g
Diameter: 25.5 mm
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Milled [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Shilling [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: William III of England [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Exeter [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Category: English coins Modern 1660 - 1820 [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Type: Shilling: William III (S 3497 - 3519) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust afcing right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS iii DEI GRA
Reverse description: Crowned national shields arranegd in a cross with the lion of Nassau at the centre.
Reverse inscription: MAG /BRI FRA /ET HIB /REX 16/96
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial data
Region: South West
County: Somerset
District: Sedgemoor
To be known as: Near Brent Knoll
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 21st January 2012
Personal details
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Recorded by: Ms Laura Burnett
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Identified by: Ms Laura Burnett - [view all attributed records]
Other reference numbers
Other reference: Taunton finds day
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Created:
Thursday 9th February 2012
Updated: Thursday 9th February 2012
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