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COIN

Unique ID: NCL-FFCEE2

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1696
Date to: Circa AD 1696

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 2.9 g
Diameter: 21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 18th September 2019

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: Chester
Category: Modern
Type: Shilling: William III (S 3497 - 3519)
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA
Reverse description: four crowned shields in a cruciform arrangement, surrounding a lion
Reverse inscription: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 96·
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine