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COIN

Unique ID: DUR-2386C9

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete silver Maundy fourpence (groat) of the Post Medieval period from the reign of William and Mary (AD1689-1694).

Obverse description:Two wreathed busts right.

Obverse inscription: GVLIEMVS ET MARIA D G.

Reverse description:Large central 4 with crown above.

Reverse inscription:MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA. 1691 above.

The coin is pieced at 12 o'clock,the overall condition of the coin is good with minimal wear on both faces.

Thickness: 0.91 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm

No. 3446 Maundy Set (Coins of England and the United Kingdom, 2010. Spink, London, p348)

Notes:

The modification of the coin has been determined to not meet the criteria of the Treasure Act 1996. The coin shows no evidence of gilding or fittings, nor is there evidence that the coin was removed from general circulation. As such, the coin cannot be considered an object of Treasure.

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Middle
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1691
Date to: Circa AD 1691

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.91 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 18.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 16th February 2019

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Fourpence
Ruler/issuer: William and Mary
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Fourpence: William and Mary (S 3439 - 3440)
Obverse description: Two wreathed busts right.
Obverse inscription: GVLIEMVS ET MARIA D G.
Reverse description: Large central 4 with crown above.
Reverse inscription: MAG BR FR ET HIB REX ET REGINA. 1691 above.
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: North East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Redcar and Cleveland (Unitary Authority)
District: Redcar and Cleveland (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Skelton and Brotton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: NZ6418
Four figure Latitude: 54.55320815
Four figure longitude: -1.01199987
1:25K map: NZ6418
1:10K map: NZ61NW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Metal detectoring
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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Recording Institution: DUR
Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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