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COIN

Unique ID: SUSS-2C26A9

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
Weight: 2.83 g
Diameter: 20.86 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
Mint or issue place: Exeter
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Obverse description: The obverse shows a laurate bust right, although badly worn. The legend is worn but is possible to read. There is a: E under the bust, which shows that the coin was made at the Exeter mint.
Obverse inscription: GVL[I]ELMVS.III. D[EI.GRA].
Reverse description: Reverse is four shields in cruciform around a lion rampant in the centre. The four shields going clockwise from the date are: the three English Lions passant, a lion rampant, three fleurs-de-lis, and a harp, with a crown above each shield. The legend is visible.
Reverse inscription: 16.96. MAG. [BR. FRE.] ET. HIB. REX.
Degree of wear: Worn: fine