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COIN

Unique ID: WMID-B66DCA

Object type certainty: Certain
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 1696
Date to: Exactly AD 1696

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.84 mm
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 21.44 mm

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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
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Obverse description: First draped bust, right.
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse description: Crowned cruciform shields, early harp and large crowns.
Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1696
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine