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COIN
Unique ID: BERK-F798C0
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A slightly worn silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated 1697, mint of York. The coin is bent in two directions and some attempt has been made to make the obverse surface smooth; many consider these to be 'love tokens', given as gifts to sweethearts. Spink (2011) 3536.
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
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Diameter: 20.71 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 14th September 2014
Rally details.
This object was found at Leisure Promotions/Rotary Club Lark Hill Wantage
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2014.406
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: York
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: GVILEIMVS III [DEI GRA]
Reverse description: Crowned cruciform shields, late harp type
Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1697
Initial mark: Y beneath obverse bust
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Lockinge (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU4186
Four figure Latitude: 51.5713857
Four figure longitude: -1.40981532
1:25K map: SU4186
1:10K map: SU48NW
Grid reference source: Recorded at a rally
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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