1 Crown - William III (2nd bust)
Issuer England
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Second laureate and draped bust of King William III right, legend around. Note: two locks of hair across the bust, no hair below truncation
Lettering: GVLIELMVS · III · DEI · GRA ·
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Nassau lion, divided date above, legend around. Note: second harp to 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·
Comments
Spink Standard Catalogue of British Coins (52nd Ed. 2017) lists each of two varieties as being unique.
The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.
