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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-94B268

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Evidence of reuse: Bent into a broad S shape for use as a possible 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 1696
Date to: Circa AD 1696

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 2.7 g
Diameter: 21.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 1st December 2014 - Wednesday 31st December 2014

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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: First draped bust right. Pellet stops in legend
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse description: Crowned shields of England, France, Scotland and Ireland in cruciform around a central device, probably a lion rampant. Pellet stops in legend.
Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1696
Initial mark: -
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine