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COIN

Unique ID: DEV-2294C3

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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 1698
Date to: Exactly AD 1698

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 2.96 g
Diameter: 21.3 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st May 2019 - Wednesday 3rd July 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt 018182

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 bust facing right
Obverse inscription: GUGLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse description: Crowned cruciform shields
Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1698
Die axis measurement: 9 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine