COIN

Unique ID: IOW-37B46D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Evidence of reuse: This coin has been pierced and the hole contains iron, possibly the remains of a nail

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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
Period of reuse: POST MEDIEVAL

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.3 g
Diameter: 20 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 23rd April 2017 - Sunday 23rd April 2017

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2017-2-74

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: Bristol
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust facing right (B below bust)
Obverse inscription: [GVLIEL]MVS III.DEI.G[RA]
Reverse description: Four shields within which are a harp, one lion rampant, three lions passant and three fleurs-de-lis, all around a central circle with the lion of Nassau within, creating a cruciform shape
Reverse inscription: 97.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.16
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor