ESS-0D7546: Post Medieval coin: sixpence of William III

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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-0D7546

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver Post Medieval sixpence of William III (1694-1702 AD), dated 16[--] on coin, of uncertain mint, 1694-1699 AD. One edge has been bent back and the other bent forward to create an 'S' bend in profile. This modification is often descibed as a 'love' token.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1694
Date to: Circa AD 1699

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.78 mm
Weight: 2.42 g
Diameter: 20.7 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: CIMS OEF 7351

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Obverse description: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III DEI GR[A]
Reverse description: Crowned shields arranged in a cruciform
Reverse inscription: ---/FRA/ET HIB/REX 16/
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Chelmsford (District)
Parish or ward: West Hanningfield (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TL7100
Four figure Latitude: 51.672744
Four figure longitude: 0.47159
1:25K map: TL7100
1:10K map: TL70SW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: ESS
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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