Find Spot record 15378/8 - Metal Detecting Find from Hampton

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Summary

Silver shilling of William III dating to 1696-97 from the London mint.

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Full Description

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-CF90C9 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

Silver shilling of William III dating to 1696-97; London mint Obverse has bust of the king facing right and the legend GVLIELMVS [III DEI GR]A. The reverse has crowned cruciform shields and the legend [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX]. The coin is worn and slightly bent in to an S shape. Diameter: 21.06mm; weight: 2.6g.

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-CF90C9 (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import. LVPL-CF90C9. [Mapped feature: #38102 LVPL-CF90C9]
  • <2> Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk. LVPL-CF90C9.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 50 49 (point)
Map sheet SJ54NW
Civil Parish HAMPTON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County HAMPTON, MALPAS, CHESHIRE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Nov 11 2021 1:03PM