1 Crown - William III 3rd bust, 1st harp

€53,514.00
IssuerEngland
Year1696
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Crown
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight30.1 g
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness2.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: James Roettier
Reverse: John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3472, KM#494.1
Obverse descriptionThird laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.  Note: straight breastplate or drapery
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·
(Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.  Note: first harp in left shield
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 96·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin (plain edge variety exists)
Mint
Mintage1696  - OCTAVO -
1696  - plain edge proof -
Catalog ID2675262530
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