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1 Shilling - William III 1st bust, York mint
Issuer | England |
Year | 1696-1697 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1 Shilling (1/20) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 6.0 g |
Dimensions | 25 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Engraver(s) | Obverse: James Roettier Reverse: John Roettier |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Sp#3503, KM#485.7 |
Obverse description | First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around. Note: Y mintmark below bust |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·
Y (Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God) |
Reverse description | Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | MAG·
BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 96· (Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland.) |
Edge | |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1696 Y - York mint - 1697 Y - York mint -
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Catalog ID | 7438065520 |
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