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Unique ID: SUR-28DD07
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An incomplete and badly corroded tin farthing of William and Mary (1688-1694). Obverse: conjoined cuirassed busts of William and Mary, [GU]LIEMUS ET M[ARIA]. Reverse: Figure of Britannia, left, inscription lost, dated 1690. The coin has a small square copper plug through its centre as safeguard against forgery. As Spink 3451.
Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1690
Date to: Circa AD 1690
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.4 mm
Weight: 5 g
Diameter: 22.2 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 22nd September 2019
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Primary material: Tin or tin alloy
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Incomplete
Ruler/issuer: William and Mary
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Farthing (tin): William and Mary (S 3450 - 3451)
Obverse description: Conjoined cuirassed busts of William and Mary, right.
Obverse inscription: [GU]LIEMUS ET M[ARIA]
Reverse description: Seated figure of Britannia, left.
Reverse inscription: [...] / (1690)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SP7640
Four figure Latitude: 52.05318488
Four figure longitude: -0.89305834
1:25K map: SP7640
1:10K map: SP74SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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