LANCUM-A8A252: Post Medieval Hull trade token

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Unique ID: LANCUM-A8A252

Object type certainty: Certain
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Cast cu-alloy trade token from Hull dating to 1791. However, the reign of William III was 1694-1702 and the image on the obverse of the coin does not actually show the king himself, but a statue of William III on horse back erected in Hull in 1734.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Post AD 1700
Date to: Ante AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 29.09 mm
Width: 29.09 mm
Thickness: 2.17 mm
Diameter: 29.09 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st July 2005

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Jetton / token data

Denomination: Uncertain
Obverse description: Statue of William III
Obverse inscription: GUILIELMUS TERTIUS REX
Reverse description: Coat of arms of the City of Hull
Reverse inscription: HULL [...]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cumbria (County)
District: Eden (District)
To be known as: Penrith

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Garden

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: LANCUM
Created: 16 years ago
Updated: 13 years ago

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