COIN HOARD

Unique ID: SOM-26F764

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

1. A silver shilling of William III: 1694-1702, third bust, issued 1696 OBV: Laureate bust left Inscr: GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA REV: Four cruciform crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland surrounding central rose Inscr: BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.1696 Spink (2002), p.338, no.3505. Die axis: 6 Condition: VF Diameter: 25.09mm, Thickness: 1.40mm, Weight: 6.1g 2. A silver shilling of William III: 1694-1702, third bust, issued 1696 OBV: Laureate bust left Inscr: GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA REV: Four cruciform crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland surrounding central rose Inscr: BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.1690 Spink (2002), p.338, no.3505. Die axis: 6 Condition: F Diameter: 25.30mm, Thickness: 1.37mm, Weight: 5.9g These two coins are of sterling silver (92.5% fine metal) and were issued within the same year, part of William III's Great Recoinage. The shilling denomination was a reasonably valuable one, something like a £5 or £10 note in modern times. On balance, it is more likely that the two coins represent one loss, rather than two separate ones, especially if there are no other coins found in the general location. Thus, they would fulfil the criteria of Treasure according to the terms of the Act. Anna Booth Finds Liaison Officer, Somerset Barry Cook The British Museum

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2010T83

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 2

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 31st December 2009

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Entry 020515 2010 T83
Treasure case number: 2010T83

Materials and construction

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