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COIN

Unique ID: ESS-24125B

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 1689
Date to: Circa AD 1694

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 2.4 g
Diameter: 22 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 20th October 2016 - Monday 24th October 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 and Mary
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William and Mary (S 3438)
Obverse description: Obverse is conjoined busts of William and Mary with inscription around
Obverse inscription: GVLIE[MVS ET MARIA DEI GRATIA]
Reverse description: Reverse is crowned cruciform shields
Reverse inscription: Inscription illegible but likely [MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair