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COIN
Unique ID: HESH-C91353
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A silver threepence of William III (1694-1702) struck in 1700. The upper edge has been pierced by a small hole (1.1mm diameter) - probably for suspension
Seaby: 3550
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.46 g
Diameter: 18.1 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SMS Entry Form: SHRMS: E.00467
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Threepence
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Threepence: William III (S 3550)
Obverse description: Laureate crowned bust facing right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse description: Crowned 3
Reverse inscription: MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB REX 1700
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Telford and Wrekin (Unitary Authority)
District: Telford and Wrekin (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: waters Upton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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