1 Shilling - William III (5th bust)
Issuer England
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Fifth laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.
Lettering: GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA·
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around.
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 Shilling (Numeric: 0.05) (Fraction: 1/20)
Engravers
Obverse
John Croker
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
6 g
Size
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA·
Reverse Lettering
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·17 00·
Comments
The standard weight of this coin was 6/31 troy ounce or 92.9 grains.
Obverse and reverse die varieties:
Sp#3516, KM#504.1 (1699-1701) Fifth bust, hair high, varieties exist;
Sp#3517, KM#504.2 (1699-1701) Similar, plumes in angles;
Sp#3518, KM#504.3 (1699 only) Similar, roses in angles;
Sp#3519, KM#504.4 (1700 only) Similar, plume below bust.
