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COIN
Unique ID: HAMP-1D8BF1
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A slightly worn late 17th-century gold post-medieval guinea of William III, London mint dated 1698 AD (Spink 3460)
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1698
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 25.3 mm
Width: 24.8 mm
Thickness: 1.15 mm
Weight: 8.27 g
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: E3008
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Guinea (gold)
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Guinea: William III (S 3458 - 3465)
Obverse description: Bust laureate facing right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS . III . DEI . GRA.
Reverse description: Four crowned shields arranged in a cross with lion of Nassau in centre
Reverse inscription: 98 . MAG/BR. FRA/ET . HIB/REX . 16
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: New Forest (District)
To be known as: Ringwood CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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