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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-A82F40
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A very worn post-medieval silver halfcrown of William III (AD 1694-1702), dated 1697 on coin, minted at Bristol, AD 1697, Spink 3488
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1697
Date to: Exactly AD 1697
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.9 mm
Weight: 14.84 g
Diameter: 34 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 21985
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Half crown
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: Bristol
Category: Modern
Type: Halfcrown: William III (S 3475 - 3496)
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS . III DEI GRA. - B
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: Very worn: fair
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: Wincanton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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