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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-5B9396
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Post medieval silver shilling of William III (1694-1702), first bust, minted at London, dated 1697 on coin, Spink 3497.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1697
Date to: Exactly AD 1697
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 5.95 g
Diameter: 25.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th November 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC reciept 22095
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Shilling: William III (S 3497 - 3519)
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 at the centre.
Reverse inscription: MAG/ BR . FRA / ET . HIB / REX . 16/97 .
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Charlton Musgrove
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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