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Unique ID: HESH-3BECC7
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver post medieval milled coin - most probably a silver sixpence of William III. The coin has been heavily burnt and slightly distorted resulting in the loss of almost all detail. The external edge of the flan is milled where it is best preserved, as are small elements of the inscription. The coin measures: 18.6mm diameter, is 1.2mm thick and weighs 2.1 grams.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1660
Date to: Circa AD 1730
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
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Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service Entry Form: SHRMS: 00662
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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