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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-61D29D
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Silver coin. Milled shilling of William III (1694-1702), possibly issue of Exeter mint, 1696-1697.
Obverse description: Bust laureate right, possibly E below bust.
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS [---]
Reverse description: Worn smooth.
Diameter: 25.4mm, Weight: 5.53gms
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 1697
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.53 g
Diameter: 25.4 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 2nd August 2017
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM37425
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: Exeter
Category: Modern
Type: Shilling: William III (S 3497 - 3519)
Obverse description: Bust laureate right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS [---]
Reverse description: Worn smooth.
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: West Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Wharton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
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