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Thanks everyone! sorry about typo, I meant 1697! I think part of my subconscious wouldn't let me believe it was that old. Is there a way to tell for sure whether it is real or a forgery. Are forgeries still of historical interest? The marks are substance on the surface, green in tonation in places. I dug it up this afternoon metal detecting and am refraining from cleaning it, though I would love to get those marks off! Thanks again for all your replies, I am very grateful!

Hello, Please would anyone be able to tell me about this coin? It is silver, King William III from 1797. I have tried to research by myself but am going round in circles as there are different versions that look similar and I can't work out which one I have or how much it is worth etc! My photos aren't great, it is shinier that it looks. The bust side doesn't have a letter to say where it was minted -I don't understand why not. Any info would be very much appreciated. If you need me to type up what the lettering says, I can do this. Coin measures approx 22mm in diameter. Many thanks Ruth