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Unique ID: DYFED-C22824
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
William III sixpence, dating to 1697. The obverse shows the bust of William III facing East and features the legend 'GVLIELMVS. III. DEI.GRA'. There is also a 'B' beneath the bust signifying it was Bristol Mint. The Reverse depicts 4 shields each one at North, East, South and West, and each have a crown above them. One shield and a harp within it, one has 3 lions, one has a single lion and the final has 3 fleur de lis. In the centre of the reverse is a single lion surrounded by pellets and then a border. The reverse features the legend of '1697. MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX'. The coin is whole but is very worn and almost flat, there is also a small crack which is visible on the reverse. The coin weighs 2.6g and has a diameter of 21mm.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.6 g
Diameter: 21 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: PRN 128400
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
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 inscription: GVLIELMVS. III. DEI.GRA 'B'
Reverse inscription: '1697. MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX'
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Wales (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Carmarthenshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Carmarthenshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Kidwelly
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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