COIN

Unique ID: WREX-D42270

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

The coin has been pierced which may indicate a secondary function which would normally indicate that it should be considered as potential treasure. However, since coins of this period with similar piercings appear in hoards of currency, it suggests that such objects could re-enter circulation as coins. It cannot, therefore, be said with confidence whether this particular object was regarded as a coin or as an item of jewellery at the time of deposition.

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 1837
Date to: Exactly AD 1837

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 22nd January 2018 - Monday 19th March 2018

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Wrexham Museum Entry form No. 1269

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Ruler/issuer: William IV of the United Kingdom
Obverse description: Bare head of the king facing
Obverse inscription: GUIELMUS IIII DG BRITANNIAR REX F.
Reverse description: Britannia seated
Reverse inscription: FOUR PENCE 1837
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine