NLM-4B3676: Post-Medieval Coin: Shilling of William III, folded as a keepsake

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-4B3676

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Silver coin. Milled shilling of William III (1694-1702), bent twice to S-profile as a keepsake, in a manner more usually noted of sixpences of the reign. Chester mint issue of 1696-1697.

Obverse description: Bust laureate right; C below bust.

Obverse inscription: [GVLIE]LMVS DEI GRA

Reverse description; trace of legend, other detail lost to wear.

Reverse inscription: [---]BRIT[--]

Diameter: 25.0mm, Weight: 5.19gms

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 1697

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.19 g
Diameter: 25 mm

Discovery dates

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

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM41950

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: Chester
Category: Modern
Type: Shilling: William III (S 3497 - 3519)
Obverse description: Bust laureate right
Obverse inscription: [GVLIE]LMVS DEI GRA
Reverse inscription: [---]BRIT[--]
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: East Lindsey (District)
To be known as: Muckton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 5 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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