6 Pence - William III (3rd bust)
Issuer England
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Third laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around.
Lettering: GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central lion rampant, divided date above, legend around. Note: later harp
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
6 Pence (Numeric: 0.025) (Fraction: 1/40)
Engravers
Obverse
John Croker
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
3 g
Size
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
GVLIELMVS· III·DEI·GRA
Reverse Lettering
MAG· BR·FRA· ET HIB· REX·17 00·
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1697 |
|---|---|
| Mint | - |
| Mintage | - |
| G | - |
| VG | - |
| F | - |
| VF | 44.49EUR |
| XF | - |
| AU | - |
| UNC | 253.97EUR |
Comments
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 (mintmark below bust):
B - Bristol mint
C - Chester mint
E - Exeter mint
Y or y - York mint
