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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-A6F5B9

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 3.06 g
Diameter: 21 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 3rd March 2016

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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: London
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Obverse description: right facing laureate bust (ist bust)
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse description: four crowned shields arranged in a cross around Lion
Reverse inscription: 1697MAGBRFRAETHIBREX