Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Shilling
Royal Mint, London
William III (1694-1702); First Bust
A shilling is a 12 pence coin
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of the King facing right; around, GVLIELMVS III DEI GRA
Reverse Description
Crowned shields of England, Scotland, France and Ireland forming a cross shape around the arms of Nassau at the centre; around, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX ET 1696, the date being divided by the crown over the shield of England.
Edge Description
Diagonal milling ///
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), George McArthur, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1696 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Previous Collection
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.881 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Thesis] Lugton, Mary E. 1989. George McArthur of Maldon: his Life and his Book Collection.
[Catalogue] Morrison, Ian. 2003. The Baker of Maldon.
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Seaby 3497 Pages
