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Unique ID: SOM-6A1106
Object type certainty: Certain
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Post medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702), first bust, early harp, large crowns, minted at London, dated 1696 on coin, Spink 3520.
Notes:
Found in an area that has also produced a quantity of 18th century coinage, which was not recorded.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1696
Date to: Exactly AD 1696
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 2.67 g
Diameter: 20.9 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 7th November 2012
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Other reference: SCC reciept 22095
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
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: GVL[IEL]MVS. III. D[EI. G]RA.
Reverse description: Crowned national shields arranged in a cross with the lion of Nassau at the centre. Early harp, large crowns.
Reverse inscription: MAG./ BR . FRA. / ET . HIB. / REX . 16/96 .
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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