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COIN
Unique ID: SUSS-5B4B50
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Post Medieval silver sixpence of William III (1694-1702), dated 1696 on coin, minted at York, Spink 3525
Notes:
Photograph (scale based on measurements) and measurements supplied by finder. Object not seen.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1696
Date to: Exactly AD 1696
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.94 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 18th April 2010
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Stamped
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Category: Modern
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust facing right, 'y' below bust
Obverse inscription: GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA.
Reverse description: Four national shields arranged in a cross with lion of Nassau in the centre. large crown, early harp
Reverse inscription: 16/96. MAG./ BR. FRA./ ET. HIB./ REX.
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Horsham (District)
To be known as: Lower Beeding
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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