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Unique ID: LANCUM-F09E71
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Sixpence of William III dating from c. AD1697. First bust, later harp, small crown. Spink 3531.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1697
Date to: Circa AD 1697
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.68 mm
Weight: 2.81 g
Diameter: 22.14 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 13th January 2010 - Thursday 13th January 2011
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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 bust right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS.III.DEI.GRA.
Reverse description: cruciform shields
Reverse inscription: 1697 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.