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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-802D55
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Post-medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702), dated 1697 on coin, first bust, later harp, small crown. Spink no. 3537.
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 1697
Date to: Exactly AD 1697
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.09 mm
Weight: 3.08 g
Diameter: 20.97 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th April 2019 - Sunday 7th April 2019
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 018376
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Sixpence
Ruler/issuer: William III of England
Mint or issue place: London
Category: Modern
Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548)
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS . III . DEI . GRA .
Reverse description: Crowned national shields arranged in a cross with the lion of Nassau at the centre; late harp, small crowns
Reverse inscription: MAG / BR . FRA / ET . HIB / REX . 16/97
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Taunton Deane (District)
To be known as: Cothelstone
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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