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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-9D4745
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin: probably a sixpence of William III (1694-1702), Exeter mint, issue of 1697-1702.
Obverse description: Bust laureate right, E below bust.
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III DE[---]
Reverse description: Cruciform shields, smaller crown above harp
Diameter: 20.4mm, Weight: 2.84gms, die axis probably 6.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1697
Date to: Exactly AD 1702
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.84 g
Diameter: 20.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 11th February 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM24757a
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: Exeter
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Obverse description: Bust laureate right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III DE[---]
Reverse description: Cruciform shields, smaller crown above harp
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Authorpe
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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