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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-E4C897
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702). Obverse laureate and draped bust right with legend GVILEMVS III DEI GRA. Reverse four crowned topped shields divided by two sceptres: [...] MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX. Clipped. c.f. Spink no 3520.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1694
Date to: Exactly AD 1702
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 21.09 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st March 2014
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Obverse description: laureate and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: GVILEMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse description: four crowned topped shields divided by two sceptres
Reverse inscription: [...] MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
Die axis measurement: 3 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Warrington (Unitary Authority)
District: Warrington (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Winwick
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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