1 Crown - William III (3rd bust; 3rd harp)
Issuer England
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Third laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around. Note: straight breastplate or drapery (see below)
Lettering: GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around. Note: third harp in left shield
Lettering: MAG BR·FRA ET·HIB REX·17 00·
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·17 00·
Comments
This third bust variety is of the same general style as the 1st and 2nd harp types but the dies have been recut and the hair varied a little. The hair tie is slightly longer and thinner than the normal 3rd bust.
The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.
