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Unique ID: SOM-43EED3
Object type certainty: Certain
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Post Medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702), First bust, small crowns, later harp, dated 1697 on coin, Spink 3531
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1697
Date to: Exactly AD 1697
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 2.45 g
Diameter: 20.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 20th November 2011
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Other reference: SCC reciept 020886
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 and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA
Reverse description: Crowned national shields arranged in a cross with the lion of Nassau in the centre
Reverse inscription: (97) MAG/ BR FRA/ ET HIB/ REX 16
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
No references cited so far.