1 Crown - William III (1st bust)
Issuer England
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
First laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around. Note: curved breastplate or drapery with hair curl below truncation
Lettering: GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around. Note: first harp in left shield
Lettering: MAG BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 96·
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
William III (Wikidata) (Nomisma)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
coin
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Crown (Numeric: 0.25) (Fraction: 1/4)
Engravers
Obverse
James Roettier
Reverse
John Roettier
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
30.1 g
Size
38.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·
Reverse Lettering
MAG BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 96·
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1695 | 1696 |
|---|---|---|
| Mint | - | - |
| Mintage | - | - |
| G | - | - |
| VG | - | - |
| F | 137.97EUR | - |
| VF | - | 200.00EUR |
| XF | - | - |
| AU | - | - |
| UNC | - | - |
Comments
Edge inscription varieties exist.
The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.
