Record ID: LVPL-0F4A49
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702) dated to 1696-1702. Mint uncertain. Both faces are completely worn and the coin has been bent twice into an S-shape. Obverse: Laureate, draped bust facing right; [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] Reverse: Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland arranged in a cruciform; lion of Nassau at centre; [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ...]. Worn and bent coins such as this one are often described as 'love tokens'. Dr Kevin Leahy notes in FAKL-A043BC: 'Love tokens' were made using coins dating from t…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-F75342
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver milled post medieval shilling of William III (1694-1702) . Mint: Londo. Both faces are extremely worn and scratched. Obverse: Laureate bust right. Legend: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse: Crowned cruciform shield. Legend: [16 ... MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX]
Created on: Wednesday 1st March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-BE11A6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval silver coin, probably a William III sixpence, bent into a form commonly known as a love token. The coin appears to have been bent on more than one occasion from different angles, forming a cusp on each side. One of the cusps appears to contain indentations which may have been caused by biting it. Flat spots on the raised edges suggest it continued in circulation after being bent. Dates to between c1694 and c1702 AD. Diameter 19mm and weight 1.6g. Some sources suggest that worn silver coins would often be bent to prove they were not counterfeit, as silver washed…
Created on: Monday 14th January 2019
Last updated: Monday 14th December 2020
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-E7E5FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of William III first bust dating to 1696AD. GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA is the ob legend and MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX is the rev. The diameter is 26mm and the weight 5.76g.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-E7DAF3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of William III possibly dating to 1698AD. GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA is the ob legend and MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX is the rev. The diameter is 23mm and the weight 5.36g.
Created on: Monday 12th June 2017
Last updated: Monday 19th June 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-6BBF95
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy William III farthing. The diameter is 23mm and the weight 3.82g.
Created on: Monday 13th March 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Record ID: LANCUM-9F2C11
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably an extremely worn silver threepence of William III (AD 1694-1702), only identifiable on the basis of diameter, shape and weight. Obv: [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] / right facing laureate bust Rev: [MAG BR FR ET HIB REG ...] / crowned 3
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overkellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9F14FA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably an extremely worn silver shilling of William III (AD1694-1702), probably dating from AD1696-1701) bent into a 'love token' and only identifiable on the basis of diameter, shape and weight. Obv: [GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA] / Bust of king facing right Rev: [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX] / Cruciform shields Ref: Spink 3470 - 3552
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overkellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9F000A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval silver sixpence of William III (AD 1694-1702), bent into a 'love token' and only identifiable on the basis of diameter, shape and weight. Obv: [GVLIELMVS . III . DEI . GRA .] / Laureate and draped bust facing right Rev: [MAG / BR . FRA / ET . HIB / REX ....] / Crowned national shields arranged in a cross with the lion of Nassau at the centre; late harp, small crowns
Created on: Wednesday 2nd November 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th January 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Overkellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-3302DC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver William III sixpence dating to 1696-1701AD, London mint. GV[LIELMVS III DEI GRA] is the ob legend and [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX] is the rev legend. The diameter is 21mm and the weight 2.55g.
Created on: Tuesday 16th August 2016
Last updated: Monday 20th February 2017
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Record ID: LVPL-8AEC64
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence of William III, (1694-1702). Reverse: [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX]; crowned shields. The coin is worn on each face and has been deliberately smoothed and bent into a very gentle S shape. These features suggest it was re-used as a love token. Coins of William III were commonly converted into love tokens. Dimensions: 20mm in diameter, 2.4g
Created on: Wednesday 27th July 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 27th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bispham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-BA74B1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver sixpence probably of William III, (1688-1694) in the form of a love token. The coin is worn on each face and has been bent into a gentle S-shape. These features suggest it was re-used as a love token. Coins of William III were commonly converted into love tokens. Dimensions: 20mm in diameter, 1.50g
Created on: Tuesday 5th July 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 5th July 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Rufford', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0A3065
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver William III shilling, traces of the top of the bust can still be seen and can GRA at the end of the ob legend, date will be 1696-1702AD. [GVLIELMVS III DEI G]RA is the ob legend and [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX] is the rev. The diameter is 25mm and the weight 4.34g. The coin was found on the site of a ruined building of unknown purpose. The building consists of two connected rectangular structures containing boulders with features including iron trusses for a former roof, an arched Gothick doorway on one side, and on the other a doorway with a Tuscan architrave, a moulded cornice, …
Created on: Monday 9th May 2016
Last updated: Monday 6th June 2016
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Record ID: LANCUM-0BF325
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sixpence of William III (AD1694-1702) dating from 1697. C under bust for Chester mint. Obverse: GVILIELMVS III DEI GRA; laureate bust right. Reverse: [97]MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX16; Four shields within which are a harp, one lion rampant, three lions passant and three fleurs-de-lis, all around a central circle with the lion of Nassau within, creating a cruciform shape
Created on: Wednesday 27th April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 12th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-F800A0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval sixpence of William III dating from 1696, turned into a 'love token'. Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548) Obverse description: laureate bust right Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS DEI GRA Reverse description: cruciform shields Reverse inscription: 96 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 16
Created on: Wednesday 20th January 2016
Last updated: Friday 26th February 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Over Kellet', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-934DBF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver shilling of William III dating from 1696. Ruler/issuer: William III of England Category: Modern Type: Shilling: William III (S 3497 - 3519) Obverse description: Laureate bust right Obverse inscription: GVILELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse description: cruciform shields Reverse inscription: 96 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 16
Created on: Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 4th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Trawden', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-473E27
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver shilling of William III, (1694-1702). Reverse: 1697 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; crowned cruciform shields. Spink no. 3497.
Created on: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 19th August 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Lytham St Anne', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-50629D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably a William III post 1696AD shilling. The diameter is 25mm and the weight 2g.
Created on: Tuesday 14th July 2015
Last updated: Monday 20th July 2015
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Record ID: LANCUM-8D92D6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Sixpence of William III dating from 1697. Denomination: Sixpence Ruler/issuer: William III of England Mint or issue place: London Type: Sixpence: William III (S 3520 - 3548) Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA Reverse description: Crowned cruciform shields, early harp and large crowns. Reverse inscription: MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1697 Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock NB: The images were kindly supplied by the finder via email.
Created on: Thursday 23rd April 2015
Last updated: Thursday 23rd April 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Quernmore', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-EE4AA5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A silver William III shilling with the first bust, large shields and ordinary harp, date is 1696AD, mint is London. Spink 3497. The diameter is 25mm and the weight 5.47g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th March 2015
Last updated: Monday 30th March 2015
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