2024-03-28T08:01:54+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/938631/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/938631/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/938631/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/938631/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/938631/format/pdfhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/938631/format/rdfhttps://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/938631938631DYFED-C22824PAS5C5C228200146BCOIN2.6211PRN 1284001POST MEDIEVALWilliam 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.2019-02-07 12:20:182022-03-31 10:45:54311Certain113636PAS5C5C228200146B224DYFEDSilver11728CompleteFairPOST MEDIEVALPMx41047p0gjgrs6sgxPOST MEDIEVALPMx41047p0gjgrs6sgxMetal detectorCircaCirca93672625486237662548641424Restricted AccessSN4007SN40NWKidwelly6100502129GVLIELMVS. III. DEI.GRA 'B''1697. MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX'831933451122933SixpenceWilliam III of EnglandWilliam_III_of_EnglandBristol2654675263451147000000000025523701119826345114Bristoltrim.admiral.fleetx25762ModernSixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)Regular1045008WilliamIII.jpg1512540The Portable Antiquities Scheme4images/jsmith/WalesEuropean RegionUnitary AuthorityCarmarthenshireUnitary AuthorityCarmarthenshireCommunity51.7434-4.29991Restricted AccessReturned to finder608995423