1 Shilling - William III 1st bust

€53,609.00
IssuerEngland
Year1695-1697
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#3497, KM#485.1
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.  Note: `outwards` hair (see below)
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.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·16 97·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeMilled
Mint
Mintage1695  - -
1695  - E of ET over H -
1696  - -
1696  - 1669 date error -
1696  - legend error -
1697  - -
1697  - legend error -
Catalog ID9334953710
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