William III *1697* (Third Bust) Silver Sixpence - Collectable Original British Coin

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William 111 *1797* Silver Sixpence - 3rd Bust
  • William 111 *1797* Silver Sixpence - 3rd Bust
  • William 111 *1797* Silver Sixpence - 3rd Bust

  • William III *1697* (Third Bust) Silver Sixpence - Collectable Original British Coin

  • £75.00

:  at  £75.00  each

William 111 Silver Sixpence 1697 featuring the 3rd Bust in a better Fine Condition.

Obverse Details

Third laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.

Script:  Is Latin

Lettering: GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA

Translation: William the Third by the Grace of God

Engraver: The work of John Croker

Reverse Details

Crowned cruciform shields around central lion rampant, divided date above, legend around.

Note: later harp

Script:  Is Latin

Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET HIB· REX·17 00·

Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland

Mints Information

York between 1066 - 1702

Chester between 924 - 1307 & 1625 - 1702

Exeter between 871 - 1099 & 1625 - 1702

   

Further Information

House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), William III (1694-1702), Third bust.

The standard weight of this coin was 3/31 troy ounce or 46.5 grains.

Numerous varieties and mint issues exist, the mintmark is located below the bust

B - Bristol mint
C - Chester mint
E - Exeter mint
Y or y - York mint

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