5 Guineas - William III 2nd bust

€12,977.00
IssuerEngland
Year1701
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Guineas (5)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.917)
Weight41.94 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Croker
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3456, KM#508
Obverse descriptionSecond laureate bust of King William III right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA
(Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·17 01·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage1701  - DECIMO TERTIO -
Catalog ID6353525040
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