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COIN

Unique ID: HESH-161E17

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: Circa AD 1696
Date to: Circa AD 1696

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.62 g
Diameter: 21.33 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Shropshire Museum Service Object Entry Form: E.00885

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: Bust of William III facing right,laureate.
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III DE[I GRA]
Reverse description: Large crowned cruciform shields with Arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland (early harp), central device depicts a Lion rampant. Date above, 1696.
Reverse inscription: MAG [B]R FRA ET [HIB] REX
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine