1 Shilling - William III 1st bust, Bristol mint

€91,378.00
IssuerEngland
Year1696-1697
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight6.0 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: James Roettier
Reverse: John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3498, KM#485.2
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.  Note: B mintmark under bust
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGULIELMUS · III · DEI · GRA · B
(Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 97·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1696 B - Bristol mint -
1697 B - Bristol mint -
Catalog ID5947961120
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