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Description: | A copper alloy farthing of William III c. 1689 - 1702 AD. Laureate and cuirassed bust right, wreath made of four pairs of two leaves and showing two short loose ends which extend behind the head, legend broken by head. The reverse has Britannia in drapery, seated on globe facing left. Her right hand is raised holding a spray of leaves. At her left side is an ornamented oval shield with the crosses of St George and St Andrew. Her left hand rests on the shield and clasps a long spear, date at end of legend.The coin is very worn with a mottled brown patina.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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