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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-9EA3D7
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver post medieval sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1696. first bust, early harp and large crowns. Mint of London. Spink no.3520
Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right. Legend: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre. Legend: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1696
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 1696
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.83 g
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st May 2021 - Monday 31st May 2021
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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
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse description: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre.`
Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1696
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Whitchurch Rural
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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