1697 silver sixpence

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1697 silver sixpence

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Metal detecting yesterday on a havest sugarbeet field and found what I believe to be a 1697 silver sixpence coin but unsure if its the 1st or 3rd minted coin?
Never seen one before so nice to find a different coin.
Found using Minelab pro and Garret AT pro pinpointed.
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William 3rd sixpence. 1697 . Nice condition as these are often very worn [81/]
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How do you tell if its a 1st or 3rd edition.
When looked online there is a 1st and 3rd edition but can't tell. Thankyou
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Mr Hammered wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2024 8:31 am How do you tell if its a 1st or 3rd edition.
When looked online there is a 1st and 3rd edition but can't tell. Thankyou
It's to do with the style of the bust. I'd have to look it up. I know it's usually vert subtle differences. Will see if I can find unless anyone can help before hand
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I think this must be Spinks 3531, small crowns and no mintmark
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At 33mm it’s a shilling….V [81/]
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Very nice silver find and I really like your user name [88/]

Great find .. well done [81/]

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Verulamium wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2024 7:41 pm At 33mm it’s a shilling….V [81/]
Halfcrown. (2:)
Only in it for the ££££'s =P~
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Allectus wrote: Wed Nov 27, 2024 7:48 pm Halfcrown. (2:)
I just knew it was bigger than sixpence! [87/]
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Post by Hofling »

Nice one!

I found one the same year, but it is a love token and very worn - I also read that you can distinguish by different bust types - will send mine later for someone to help me ID.

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Post by Chalky14 »

It’s not a silver-plated snide, is it ? Looks like the silver is wearing off in places but could just be the patina.
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