6 Pence - William III 1st bust, Bristol mint

€55,820.00
IssuerEngland
Year1696-1697
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight3.0 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: James Roettier
Reverse: John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3532, KM#484.13
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.  Note: B below bust
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA·
(Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central lion rampant, divided date above, legend around.  Note: small crowns
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB REX·16 97·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1696 B - -
1697 B - -
Catalog ID4235160210
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