COIN

Unique ID: SOM-6A3AB3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

Found in an area that has also produced a quantity of 18th century coinage, which was not recorded.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1696
Date to: Exactly AD 1696

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 2.38 g
Diameter: 21.9 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: 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: G[VLIEL]MVS. I[II]. DE[I. 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: Extremely worn: poor