Record ID: LANCUM-16DE8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver sixpence of William III, probably 1st bust (1696). It has been folded into an S shape in profile. It is likely another coin was bent with it at the same time to form a matching 'token'. Coins folded in this fashion are often called 'love tokens' but they are probably more likely to be tokens of transactions, partculary deals done between illiterate people or those who did not have recourse to pen and paper, a sort of laymans indentured document. Dates to 1696 AD, and the folding is 18th or 19th century. The diameter is 23mm, and the weight 5.6g. O…
Created on: Thursday 20th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 31st May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Appleby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-FCC2E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
William III silver shilling, mint mark possibly York. Face is somewhat worn and the possible mint mark is not clear Obverse: Laureate first bust right Inscription:  GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Four crowned shields cruciform Inscription: . MAG BR.FRA ET.HIB REX. 16 97 Diameter 25.0mm, weight 5.70g
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dean', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-FBBFC7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wokingham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver shilling of probably William III dated to AD 1694-1702. The coin is completly worn on the obverse and reverse. There is a counter mark that reads CTS or OTS.
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LON-F95A5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval worn silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702).  Obverse: Bust of William III, right, [] Reverse: Four crowned shields arranged in a cross with a central rose, [] Dimensions: diameter: 20.63mm; weight: 2.07g. The coin has been bent to form an "S-shaped" profile, indicating that it's secondary function was likely as a love token. Love tokens were often made from a silver denomination and are earlier Post Medieval in date. Creating love tokens was a common practice throughout the Post Medieval period and into the modern era. Refe…
Created on: Wednesday 19th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-EF1A1E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1694 to AD 1700. Probably minted at the Tower (London). Spink 2002, no's 3520-48. Coin has been polished and bent into an S shape, for use as a love token.
Created on: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-D2DE2F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper Post Medieval coin; a halfpenny of William III (AD 1694-1702). This is a first issue with Britannia with right hand raised on the reverse dating from AD 1695 - 1698. See page 330, ref 3554 of Spink (2000). Diameter 27.5mm; thickness 1.8mm and weight 9.90g.
Created on: Monday 17th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: IOW-7FF3B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702), AD 1697 (Spink 3548 - end date as of Spink 2003), London mint. Worn on both faces. Obverse: Laurelite and draped bust facing right. Legend: GVLLEIMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Four crowned shields around central lion, date at top. Legend: 16 97 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
Created on: Thursday 13th April 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-66DEE8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval sixpence of William III (1694-1702). Both faces are very worn; only the obverse side has some details surviving. The coin is slightly bent twice forming a S-shape. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...] Worn and bent coins such as this one are often described as 'love tokens'. Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Ann (1702-1714) with some Georgia…
Created on: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Last updated: Friday 14th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-ECC629
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval milled silver sixpence of William III (1694 - 1702), dating to AD 1696. Mint of London
Created on: Thursday 6th April 2023
Last updated: Sunday 19th November 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-D13F26
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin. Milled shilling of an indeterminate ruler, probably issue of 1663-1701, very worn and retaining no discernible detail on either side. Diameter: 24.6mm, Weight: 4.28gms
Created on: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 5th April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ulceby Cross', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-C14435
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of William III dating to the period AD 1694 - 1702. Crowned cruciform shield reverse. Mint uncertain. The coin is extremely worn and displays two sub-parallel straightned folds suggesting it may have been repurposed as a love token.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-C1044E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver Post-Medieval sixpence of William III dating to the period AD 1694 - 1702. Crowned cruciform shield reverse. Mint uncertain.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-302486
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver halfcrown of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated AD1696. Mint of London. Large shields, ordinary harp. Obverse: GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA.; Laureate and draped bust facing right. Reverse: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1696; Four crowned shields arranged in a cross with lion of Nassau in centre. Spink (2022) p390 no.3487.
Created on: Tuesday 28th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd October 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Malmesbury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: IOW-C46681
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702), Early harp type (AD 1690) (Spink 3520 - end date as of Spink 2003), London mint. Wear on both faces, no clipping. Coin is bent in two different directions, which identifies its later reuse as a love token. Obverse: Laurelite and draped bust facing right. Legend: GVLLELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned shields cruciform, early harp with three strings and large crowns. Legend: 16 96 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-C347EC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702). York mint dating to AD 1696 (Spink 3526). Spink (2000: 328). Coin is extremely worn and appears to have been bent into and S-shape. Coins with such a double bend are not uncommon finds but their significance is not fully understood. According to Dr Kevin Leahy such 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Ann (1702-1714) with some Georgian examples. They were particularly common in the reign of William III (1694-1702)…
Created on: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Last updated: Thursday 23rd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-AE1A91
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD1694-1702), dating to 1696. First bust, early harp. Spink, (2022), p397, no.3520.
Created on: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-47B48C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to the period AD 1696. Milled at the Tower of London. C.f. Spink 2007, p. 352, no 3520. Diameter: 21.2 mm Thickness: 1.0 mm Weight: 2.8 g
Created on: Friday 17th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: NLM-19A60A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver coin. Milled sixpence of William III (1694-1702), very worn, bent twice as a keepsake, issue of 1695-1699. Obverse description: bust laureate right Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS  III [---] Reverse description: cruciform shields Diameter: 21.2mm, Weight: 2.36gms
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Claxby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-184D56
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Post Medieval, sixpence of William III (1689-1702), second bust dated 1697. London mint. As Spink no: 3537. Obverse: laureate bust right. Legend: GVLIELMVS / III DEI GRA  Reverse: crowned cruciform shields. Legend: 97· MAG.BR.[FRA.ET.HIB].REX.16. The coin has a diameter of 20.59mm, is 0.98mm thick and weighs 2.7gms
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NARC-F13CA7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Contemporary copy Halfcrown of William III (AD 1694-1702). Cruciform shield reverse. As London mint. Probably 1696 (abraded). This denomination was minted in silver, however this example is copper alloy with a large amount of retained silver coating. Diameter: 33.02mm, Thickness: 1.97mm, Weight: 11.0g Similar examples can be seen on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database: DENO-874338, WMID-2189BA, BERK-FF7371 and DEV-8EA833
Created on: Monday 13th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
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Record ID: ESS-739387
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post-medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702). Uncertain issue dating to 1694-1702. Uncertain mint.  Measurements: diameter: 20.3mm; weight: 2.15g
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 24th July 2023
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Record ID: ESS-7382B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post-medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702). Uncertain issue dating to 1694-1702. Uncertain mint.  Measurements: diameter: 20.8mm; weight: 2.47g
Created on: Tuesday 7th March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-46D4AE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval silver sixpence of William III 1694 - 1702, dating to 1696. First bust. Obverse: laureate bust right GVLIELMVS-III-DEI-GRA- Reverse: crowned cruciform shields MAG UR-FRA ET-HIB REx-16 96 Spink 2007, p 352-5, no 3520-48.
Created on: Sunday 5th March 2023
Last updated: Sunday 5th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-0B9895
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a post medieval shilling of William III (1694-1702). The coin has a copper alloy core plated in silver. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: [GVLI]ELMVS [III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...]
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-0924EB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval shilling of William III (1694-1702). Both faces have been worn away and the coin is pierced in the centre. Incised details are present around the piercing, one face appears as a crudely detailed rose. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...]
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-09149B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval sixpence of William III (1694-1702). Both faces are very worn; only the reverse side has some details surviving. The coin is bent twice forming a S-shape. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...] Worn and bent coins such as this one are often described as 'love tokens'. Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from the time of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) to the reign of Ann (1702-1714) with some Georgian example…
Created on: Thursday 2nd March 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 18th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-F75342
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver milled post medieval shilling of William III (1694-1702) . Mint: Londo. Both faces are extremely worn and scratched. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: [16 ... MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX]
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-CB92E2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702). Third bust issue dating to 1697. Mint of Chester. Spink 3543. The coin has been bent in two places.  Measurements: diameter: 20.1mm; weight: 2.75g
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 27th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-C98557
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded Post Medieval copper alloy; a half penny of William III dating from AD 1695 - 1698. First issue. Dimensions: Diameter 27.8mm, Thickness 1.7mm and weight 8.5g. See Spink's Standard catalogue number 3554.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-C97066
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and abraded Post Medieval copper alloy; a half penny of William III dating from AD 1695 - 1701. Uncertain issue. Measurements are; diameter 27.8mm, thickness 1.6mm and weight 6.82g. See Spink's Standard catalogue number 3554 - 3556.
Created on: Monday 27th February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 9th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: YORYM-8CA8D4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver plated copper-alloy contemporary copy of a post-medieval silver halfcrown of William III (AD 1694-1702) dating from c. AD 1696-1699 copying an uncertain mint. See Spink nos. 3477-3496. Silver plate on copper-alloy core. Coin is extremely worn. A number of these copies are known, often without retaining the silver plating.
Created on: Friday 24th February 2023
Last updated: Monday 20th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BERK-49D568
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1694-99. Date on coin 169x. Probably minted at the Tower (London). Spink 2007, p 352-5, no 3520-48.
Created on: Tuesday 21st February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 21st February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-F88876
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete milled silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694 to AD 1702), dating to AD 1694 to AD 1700. Probably minted at the Tower (London). Spink 2007, p 352-5, no 3520-48. Coin has been polished smoothy, bent into an S shape, for use as a love token. Diameter: 20.7 mm Thickness: 1.4 mm Weight: 2.4 g
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-F7A32C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval milled silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702) dating 1697. Spink 2022, p. 398, no. 1697.
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-B5F4A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn Post-medieval silver shilling of William III (1694 - 1702), dating to c.AD 1694 - 1702. Mint of Exeter Diameter: 26 mm  Weight: 5.37 g
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-89F10C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver penny of William III (AD 1689-1702) , dating to 1701 on the coin. Mint of London. Spink: no 3552.
Created on: Sunday 12th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-2BEC74
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy halfpenny of William III (1694-1703), first issue dated 1696. As Spink no: 3554 Obverse description: laureate and cuirassed bust right. Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS T[ERTI]VS. Reverse description: Britannia seated left, holding olive branch, with spear and shield. Reverse inscription: BRITAN NIA. Date in exergue 1696. Measurments: 28.10mm diameter, 27.7mm, 2.17mm thick; weight 10g. 
Created on: Tuesday 7th February 2023
Last updated: Friday 17th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bishopstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BUC-D17F49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver post medieval six pence of William III (AD 1694-1702) dating to 1697. Spink 2013, page 370.
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 7th February 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-A5C396
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694 - 1702) , dating to c.AD 1696. Mintof York. The coin has been bent in two places, giving it an S-shaped profile. This has possibly been done to create a love token Diameter: 19.6 mm Weight: 2.7 g
Created on: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Last updated: Thursday 2nd February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-91FB67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy post medieval farthing of William III, first issue, unclear date. As Spink 3557.
Created on: Tuesday 31st January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 1st February 2023
Spatial data recorded.