Record ID: SOM-F43E35
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Somerset
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2012 T379: Disclaimed, returned to finder Description: A small hoard consisting of two silver coins: a sixpence and a shilling of William III, found in the same place in a cultivated field in Backwell, North Somerset. 1. A silver shilling of William III (1694-1702), first bust, irish arms at date, minted at London, dated 1697 on coin, Spink 3497. This is a known but extremely rare variant. OBV: Laureate and draped bust facing right, first bust Inscr: GVLIELMVS. - III. DEI. GRA. REV: Crowned royal shields arranged in a cross with the lion of Nas…
Created on: Friday 25th May 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 6th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Backwell', grid reference and parish protected.