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William III shilling dated 1697, London mint.
Class:
William III Shilling
Sub class: Third bust variety
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1697
Date to: Exactly AD 1697
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.91 g
Diameter: 25.35 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 21st May 2015 - Thursday 21st May 2015
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Other reference: UKDFD 48335
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Shilling: William III (S 3497 - 3519)
Obverse description: Laureate bust right.
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse description: Crowned cruciform shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, lion of Nassau at centre.
Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1697
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
Author | Publication Year | Title | Publication Place | Publisher | Pages | Reference | |
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Spink and Son Ltd | 2014 | Coins of England and the United Kingdom, 49th edition | London | Spink and Son Ltd | 3511 |