1 Crown - William III 3rd bust, 2nd harp

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1697
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Crown
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight30.1 g
Dimensions38.6 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: James Roettier
Reverse: John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3473, KM#494.2
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: second harp in left shield
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 97·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage1697  - NONO -
Catalog ID2808985310
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