Record ID: LVPL-9D1998
Object type: PENDANT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Published
It is a silver sixpence of King William III, dated 1697, which has been converted into a pendant by the addition of a suspension loop. The coin will be of the silver currency standard, i.e. sterling (92.5% fine metal). Its weight is 2.9g, with the loop. The suspension loop has been placed so that the king's portrait is upright, so this was presumably meant to be the side on view. It appears, therefore, that some sort of commemoration of William III was intended. The coin is somewhat worn, however, and it looks as though it had seen a degree of circulation before its conversion into …
Created on: Monday 5th October 2009
Last updated: Friday 26th August 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dodcott cum Wilkesley', grid reference and parish protected.