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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-07BEF7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1697

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 25.9 mm
Width: 24.9 mm
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 5.86 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 17th November 2009

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E2757

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: London
Category: Modern
Obverse description: Bust laureate and draped facing right (third bust)
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS . III . DEI . GRA.
Reverse description: Four shields within which are a harp, one lion rampant, three lions passant and three fleurs-de-lys, all around a central circle with the lion of Nassau within, creating a cruciform shape
Reverse inscription: 97 . MAG/BR. FRA/ET . HIB'/REX . 16
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine