SOM-912891: Post-medieval coin: Sixpence of William III

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-912891

Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn post-medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702), dated 1696 on coin, minted at Bristol, AD 1696, Spink 3521

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 1696
Date to: Exactly AD 1696

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 21.3 mm
Width: 20.2 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 2.92 g
Diameter: 21.3 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 22381

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: Bristol
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
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; early harp, large crown
Reverse inscription: MAG./BR. FRA./ET . HIB./REX . 16/96 .
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: 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: Misterton CP

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
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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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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