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New Member
United Kingdom
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Hello all! I found this coin in my back garden in cirencester glos uk when having building work done. Does anyone know what it is? The closest I can see myself is a william 111 half penny possibly? Thanks Rose  *** Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. *** |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Looks like it's from 1707 if I'm reading that correctly. not a clue the variety or king or whatever, this is an inexperienced American replying to this.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It is William III, although it can't be from 1707 as he died in 1702. If it's a farthing (5 g, 22 mm) it could only be from 1700, and if it's a halfpenny (10 g, 28 mm) it could be 1700 or 1701.
If you can find the weight or diameter, or possibly read the last date digit, you can determine the denomination.
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01/21/2017 6:13 pm
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Valued Member
United States
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Yes I agree, I can see what appears to be 1707. A quick google search tells me the King was not actually a king... But Queen Anne?
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New Member
 United Kingdom
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Thanks all, I will try and weigh and measure - digits look more like a 1,2 or 0 up close
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4963 Posts |
Since it has to be a 0 or 1, it looks most like a 1 to me, so you have a 1701 halfpenny. Nice find!
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Thanks Numisma! Do you think I should clean it up? I have a bun in the oven so would like to sell it if worth anything.
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Moderator
 United States
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@rosiemay88, first welcome to CCF. Second, congrats on the bun in oven. Third, congrats on the super cool find. Fourth, do NOT clean the coin as it will almost certainly decrease the collector value. Fifth, just in case you decide to clean the coin, see #4.
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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New Member
United Kingdom
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Haha! Ok thanks Spence  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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You're correct, A William III copper halfpenny dated 1701. Yours is the 'large 0 in date' variety which, although interesting, isn't worth more than a few pounds in that condition. All the same, nice to have found it in your garden. Keep it as it is, cleaning would spoil it.  |
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